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Traveling
to
Khajuraho
is
a
favourite
destination.
The
ancient
temples
here
are
world
famous
for
their
exquisite
craftsmanship
and
sculpture.
In
fact,
these
temples
are
the
symbol
of
the
Chandela's
faith
and
dedication
to
the
God.
This
small
but
attractive
Varaha
temple
is
also
located
among
them.
This
temple
is
dedicated
to
the
third
incarnation
of
Vishnu
i.e.
Varaha.
Which
according
to
the
legends
was
adopted
for
the
slaughter
of
the
demon
Hiranyakasha,
who
kept
the
earth
hostage
in
the
sea.
After
slaughter
Vishnu
had
established
the
earth
in
its
place
in
the
universe.
Bhumi
Devi
was
his
concert
in
this
avatar
or
form.
This
temple
is
situated
on
a
high
prolated
platform
infront
of
the
Lakshmana
temple
south
side
of
Lakshmi
temple.
According
to
the
Archaeological
Survey
of
India,
it
was
built
between
900
to
925
AD
during
the
reign
of
Yashovarman.
The
roof
of
this
canopy
is
like
the
shape
of
a
pyramid
retreating
from
the
top
to
the
lower
edge
resting
on
plain
stone
pillars.
It's
housing
the
the
huge
sculpture
of
Varah
which
was
carved
out
from
an
unanimous
single
giant
Rock
of
sand
stone.
Its
whole
body
is
sculpted
with
various
theological
elements.
A
very
special
Sculpture
of
Goddess
Saraswati
with
her
violin
in
her
hand
can
be
noticed
between
the
nose
and
mouth.
It's
built
by
sand
stone
a
significant
model
of
Nagara
Style
Architecture.
It's
a
major
attraction
among
all
tourists
visiting
the
World
Heritage
Site.
It
needs
half
an
hour
for
detailed
viewing
and
the
nearest
attraction
is
the
Lakshmana
temple.
