Shantinatha temple, Khajuraho
| Shantinatha temple | |
|---|---|
शान्तिनाथ मन्दिर | |
 Drastically renovated Shantinatha temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| District | Chhatarpur |
| Deity | Shantinatha |
| Location | |
| Location | Khajuraho |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 11th century CE |
Shantinatha temple (IAST: Śāntinātha Mandir) is a Jain temple located at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to the Jain tirthankara Shantinatha.
The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.[1]
History
The pedestal of an Adinatha image in the Shantinatha temple bears an inscription dated 1027-28 CE. The inscription is now hidden under plaster. The original temple has been drastically renovated, and is now the main centre of Jain worship in Khajuraho.[2]
Architecture
Although the present-day temple structure features modern renovations, the nucleus of the temple is quite old.[2] It features an oblong enclosure of shrine cells depicting the older sculptures.[3]
Sculptures
The sanctum of the temple has a 4.3 m high statue of Shantinatha.[3] There are several other old Jain statues in the temple, including a 4.5 m high Adinatha statue from the 11th century.[2] One of the sculpture appears to be a carving of Mahavira's parents,[3] which is noted for its artistic execution.[2]
References
- ^ ASI MP List 2016.
- ^ a b c d ASI Bhopal Shantinatha 2016.
- ^ a b c Ali Javid & Tabassum Javeed 2008, p. 209.
Bibliography
- Ali Javid; Tabassum Javeed (2008). World Heritage Monuments and Related Edifices in India. Algora. ISBN 978-0-87586-482-2.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - "Santhinatha Temple". Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Circle. Retrieved 2016-11-16.
- "Alphabetical List of Monuments - Madhya Pradesh". Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Circle. Retrieved 2016-11-16.