GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they fall into three distinct groups and belong to two different religions – Hinduism and Jainism. They strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture.

Detailed explanation-2: -The founder of the Chandel dynasty, Nannuk was the ruler of a small kingdom. The Chandelas initially ruled as feudatories of the Gurjara-Pratiharas of Kanyakubja (Kannauj). Their first capital city was Khajuraho, which was later shifted to Mahotsava Nagar or Mahoba.

Detailed explanation-3: -the parivara, parsva and avarana devatas.

Detailed explanation-4: -The largest temple at khajuraho i.e. the Lakshmana temple is dedicated to Vaikuntha Vishnu. Chandella rulers built these temples between AD 900 and 1130.