Coordinates: 24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E / 24.85306; 79.91944

Chaturbhuj Temple (Khajuraho)

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Chaturbhuj Temple
Chaturbhuj temple at Khajuraho
Chaturbhuj temple at Khajuraho
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChattarpur, Khajuraho[1]
DeityVishnu[1]
Location
LocationKhajuraho[1]
StateMadhya Pradesh
CountryIndia
Chaturbhuj Temple (Khajuraho) is located in Madhya Pradesh
Chaturbhuj Temple (Khajuraho)
Location in Madhya Pradesh
Geographic coordinates24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E / 24.85306; 79.91944
Architecture
CreatorChandella Rulers
CompletedDate-able to C. E. 1100 A.D.[1]
Temple(s)1

Chaturbhuj Temple (Devanagari: चतुर्भुज मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu in Khajuraho, India.[1] This temple is also known as Jatakari Temple (Devanagari:जटकारी) as it is situated in the village of Jatakari.[1]

The name Chaturbhuj (lit. "One who has four arms") is an epithet of Vishnu. The temple was built by Yasovarman of the Chandela Dynasty in c. 1100 CE.[1][2]: 22  This is the only temple in Khajuraho which lacks erotic sculptures.[1]

Location[]

This temple is located near a village Jatakara at Khajuraho.[1] This temple is also known as Jatakari[1] Temple on the name of the village.

It is grouped under southern group of temples, due to is location in southern area of Khajuraho.

Architecture[]

The temple consists of a sanctum without ambulatory, vestibule,[1] mandapa[1] and an entrance porch.[1] The temple stands on a Modest (chabutara).

Around the wall, there are three bands[1] of sculptures (see also image of outer wall).

Main idol[]

The main idol in the temple is of four-armed Lord Vishnu (also seen in the image). It is 2.7 meters[1] in height. This idol is south faced as the favorite location of Vishnu, same south facing plan is incorporated in Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia.

Gallery[]

  • Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

  • Main Idol (Vishnu), Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

  • Roof, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

  • Ganga-Yamuna Sculpture Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

  • Ganga-Yamuna Sculpture Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

  • Outer Wall, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

  • Shiva Sculpture on Outer Wall, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Chaturbhuj Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  2. ^ Sen, S.N., 2013, A Textbook of Medieval Indian History, Delhi: Primus Books, ISBN 9789380607344

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