Dulhadev Shiva Temple

Temple on the east corner of the Khajuraho group of monuments - peaceful and usually without much crowd. The sculptures on the outer walls are just as beautiful as the other monuments, each one telling its own story. Definitely worth a visit if you have time in your itinerary

Ancient architect - golden era. Unbilevable temple and sculptures. Hats off to those our four ancesters.

Duladeo Temple, also known as Kunwar Math, is Khajuraho’s youngest Shiva shrine, built between 1000–1150 AD Situated by the Khodar River in the southern complex, it features a grand octagonal mandapa with twenty apsara brackets A unique linga with 999 mini‑lingas equals 1,000 circumambulations in one go

Really, the temple is full of the culture of the 9th-10th century. It is a symbol of life and tradition of that time. The idols are full of the divine and life style of that time.

Much quieter and less crowded, which gave a peaceful atmosphere to soak in the beauty. The Dulhadev Temple was the highlight for me — elegant carvings and a serene ambiance. It’s a great place to sit and reflect without the bustle of tourists. While not as grand as the Western Group, it’s definitely worth visiting for its spiritual vibe and unique charm.

Dulhadev Temple is also known as Kunwar Math. This is the newest temple among the Khajuraho temples. This east facing temple is dedicated to Shiva. This temple is built on the Nirandhara style which is without circumbulatory path. This temple has sanctum-sanctorum with huge sikhara, antarala, mukhamandapa, mahamandapa. Some influence of Deccan and West Indian temple art is seen in this temple. The temple has a shikhara with three projections having rows of miniature shikhara. The Maha-mandapa of this temple is very ornate and octagonal, on which 20 brackets have been made in which the statues of Apsaras were installed. There are many such decorations in the Dulhadev temple that differentiate this temple from other temples of Khajuraho. The Gandharvas, Apsaras and other idols displayed in the temple have been made commonly in similar fashion. The river-goddesses have been depicted on the door way of sanctum sanctorum. Among other statues, goddesses, deities, gatekeepers etc. are also seen in this temple. This temple was built in Circa 1100-1150 AD.

Duladeva Temple (c. 1100-50 CE) This Shiva temple is locally called as ‘Duladeo’, refers to a local tribal myth of Dulhadeva who, like the corn spirit, is wedded and slain amidst marriage celebrations, as part of fertility rituals. A Shiva temple, the iconography on this temple shows some distinctive traits. The octagonal hall of the maha mandapa has the largest diameter (18½ feet) among all the Khajuraho temples. The Ashtavasus are depicted with crocodile mounts instead of the usual bull and the curls of Dikpalas, Yama and Nirriti form a stylised fan shape. Though highly ornamented, the sculptures become repetitive and lack depth. This is also the only temple where figures are depicted wearing ornaments on the forelegs. HISTORY & INSCRIPTIONS This is the last temple in the chronology of Khajuraho temple, built in about 1130 CE, constructed by Chandella king Madana Varman. The temple displays a marked change in its sculptural style from the earliest temple figures in sharp and angular posture.

A part of southern temple group in Khajuraho. Temples and premises are well maintained and the watchman is itself a guide. Architecture in total Khajuraho group of temples are intricate which I feel is not possible in today's time