Duladeo Temple
Duladeo Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and
is positioned on the bank of the Khodar River. This ancient Shiva Abode is in
the southern group of the Khajuraho Group of temples, close to Khajuraho
village. The temple is also very near to the Jain enclosure. The presiding
deity inside the main sanctum- sanctorum is in the form of a linga. 'Dulodeo' basically
derived from- "Holy Bridegroom" and is also famouas as "Kunwar
Math". This historic Hindu Temple was established in 1130 (in between-
1000–1150 AD) and is among the last pilgrimage to be constructed at Khajuraho
by the Chandela Empires. The main temple premise has seven chariot plan
(saptarata) and the sculptures carved in the temple have demonstrative features.
The interior walls have portrayed the figures of celestial Apsara in erotic
postures.
MahaShivratri is a Hindu Festival
which is popular as-"The Great Night of Shiva". It is a propitious
festival largely celebrated in this holy pilgrimage. This famous Shiva festival
is commemorated on the new moon day in the month of ‘Maagha’ according to the
Hindu calendar in this famous temple. This auspicious day is celebrated to
worship Lord Shiva, who is an important God in the Hinduism. The most striking
and the attractive feature of this festival is the active participation of the
Naga Bavas.
