Masroor rock-cut temples
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The Masroor rock-cut temples are an 8th-century complex of monolithic rock-hewn Hindu temples in Himachal Pradesh, India, renowned for their intricate carvings and unique architectural style.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu temple complex
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archaeological site ⓘ rock-cut architecture ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Nagara style
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rock-cut temple architecture ⓘ |
| builtInCentury | 8th century CE ⓘ |
| comparedTo |
Ellora Caves
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Mahabalipuram rock-cut temples NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constructionPeriod | 8th century ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| damagedBy | 1905 Kangra earthquake NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Devi
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Shiva NERFINISHED ⓘ Vishnu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCarvingsOf |
Hindu deities
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geometric motifs ⓘ mythological scenes ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
central shrine
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iconography of Hindu deities ⓘ intricate carvings ⓘ mandapa ⓘ monolithic rock-hewn structures ⓘ relief sculptures ⓘ sacred water tank ⓘ shikhara towers ⓘ |
| hasOrientation | east-facing ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | Monument of National Importance in India ⓘ |
| layout | north–south axis ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Himachal Pradesh
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Kangra district NERFINISHED ⓘ northern India ⓘ village of Masroor ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
Dhauladhar Range
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Kangra Valley NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainDeity | Shiva NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed | sandstone ⓘ |
| nearestCity | Kangra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearestMajorCity | Dharamshala NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| numberOfTemples | 15 ⓘ |
| overlooks | a rectangular pond ⓘ |
| protectedBy | Archaeological Survey of India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | Western Himalayas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| stateProtectedMonument | yes ⓘ |
| subjectTo | earthquake damage ⓘ |
| tourismType |
cultural tourism
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religious tourism ⓘ |
| usedFor | Hindu worship ⓘ |
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