Devi Jagadambi Temple
| Devi Jagdambi Temple | |
|---|---|
Devi Jagdambi temple at Khajuraho | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho |
| Deity | Parvati |
| Location | |
| Location | Khajuraho |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°51′12.2″N 79°55′10.8″E / 24.853389°N 79.919667°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Chandella Rulers |
| Completed | Circa A.D.1000-25 |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
Devi Jagadambika Temple or Jagadambika Temple is one of a group of about 25 temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. Along with the other temples at Khajuraho, the temple was listed as a World Heritage Site because of its outstanding architecture, art, and historical importance. The temples of Khajuraho were built by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty between the 10th and the 12th centuries.
Devi Jagadambika temple, in a group to the north, is one of the most finely decorated temples at Khajuraho. It is named after Jagadambika, a Hindu goddess related to devi. Three bands of carvings encircle the body of the temple. In the sanctum is an enormous image of the Goddess (Parvati).