Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
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Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is a grand 11th-century Hindu temple in Khajuraho, India, renowned for its intricate stone carvings and exemplary Nagara-style architecture.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Kandariya Mahadeva Temple canonical | 3 |
| Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4664389 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple Context triple: [Khajuraho Group of Monuments, contains, Kandariya Mahadeva Temple]
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A.
Sasbahu Temple
Sasbahu Temple is an 11th-century twin temple complex in Gwalior, India, renowned for its intricate sandstone carvings and dedication to Vishnu.
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B.
Bhagandeshwara Temple
Bhagandeshwara Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine in Karnataka, India, revered as a major pilgrimage site associated with Lord Shiva and the origin of the river Kaveri.
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C.
Jakhu Temple
Jakhu Temple is a famous hilltop Hindu shrine in Shimla dedicated to Lord Hanuman, known for its towering statue and panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayas.
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D.
Shatrunjaya temple complex
The Shatrunjaya temple complex is a major Jain pilgrimage site in Gujarat, India, renowned for its hilltop cluster of hundreds of exquisitely carved marble temples.
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E.
Durgiana Temple
Durgiana Temple is a prominent Hindu temple in Amritsar, Punjab, known for its gold-topped architecture and sacred lake, often compared to the Golden Temple.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple Target entity description: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is a grand 11th-century Hindu temple in Khajuraho, India, renowned for its intricate stone carvings and exemplary Nagara-style architecture.
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A.
Sasbahu Temple
Sasbahu Temple is an 11th-century twin temple complex in Gwalior, India, renowned for its intricate sandstone carvings and dedication to Vishnu.
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B.
Bhagandeshwara Temple
Bhagandeshwara Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine in Karnataka, India, revered as a major pilgrimage site associated with Lord Shiva and the origin of the river Kaveri.
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C.
Jakhu Temple
Jakhu Temple is a famous hilltop Hindu shrine in Shimla dedicated to Lord Hanuman, known for its towering statue and panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayas.
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D.
Shatrunjaya temple complex
The Shatrunjaya temple complex is a major Jain pilgrimage site in Gujarat, India, renowned for its hilltop cluster of hundreds of exquisitely carved marble temples.
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E.
Durgiana Temple
Durgiana Temple is a prominent Hindu temple in Amritsar, Punjab, known for its gold-topped architecture and sacred lake, often compared to the Golden Temple.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu temple
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Nagara-style temple ⓘ Shaivite temple ⓘ World Heritage Site component ⓘ |
| approximateConstructionEnd | c. 1050 CE ⓘ |
| approximateConstructionStart | c. 1025 CE ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Chandela style
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Nagara NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedDynasty | Chandelas of Jejakabhukti NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| builtBy | Chandela dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| builtInCentury | 11th century ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| decorativeTheme |
apsaras
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deities ⓘ everyday life scenes ⓘ mithuna couples ⓘ mythological scenes ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Shiva NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| facingDirection | east ⓘ |
| hasAmbulatory | yes ⓘ |
| hasCircumambulatoryPath | pradakshina patha ⓘ |
| hasEntranceHall | ardha-mandapa ⓘ |
| hasHall | mandapa ⓘ |
| hasIconography |
Shaiva iconography
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Shakta iconography ⓘ Vaishnava iconography ⓘ |
| hasMainDeity | Shiva linga NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPlanType | stellate plan ⓘ |
| hasPlinth | jagati ⓘ |
| hasSanctum | garbhagriha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSubsidiarySpires | urushringas ⓘ |
| hasTower | shikhara ⓘ |
| height | approximately 31 meters ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | UNESCO World Heritage Site ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Bundelkhand region
NERFINISHED
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Chhatarpur district NERFINISHED ⓘ Khajuraho NERFINISHED ⓘ Madhya Pradesh ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed | sandstone ⓘ |
| notableFor |
detailed interior sculptures
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erotic sculptures ⓘ high shikhara ⓘ intricate stone carvings ⓘ richly carved exterior ⓘ |
| partOf | Khajuraho Group of Monuments NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| patron | King Vidyadhara NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regionOfCulturalContext | Central India ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | major ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteSince | 1986 ⓘ |
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Subject: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple Description of subject: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is a grand 11th-century Hindu temple in Khajuraho, India, renowned for its intricate stone carvings and exemplary Nagara-style architecture.
Referenced by (4)
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this entity surface form:
Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho