Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho
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Lakshmana Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1] |
Deity | Vaikuntha Vishnu[1] |
Location | |
Location | Khajuraho[1] |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
Country | India |
Location in Madhya Pradesh | |
Geographic coordinates | 24°51′7.7″N 79°55′18.1″E / 24.852139°N 79.921694°ECoordinates: 24°51′7.7″N 79°55′18.1″E / 24.852139°N 79.921694°E |
Architecture | |
Creator | Yashovarman,[1] (Chandella Ruler) |
Completed | c. 930 – c. 950 CE[1] |
Temple(s) | 1 (+4 small temples on corners) |
The Lakshmana Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple built by Yashovarman[2] located in Khajuraho, India. It is dedicated to Vaikuntha Vishnu - an aspect of Vishnu.[1]
Location[]
This temple is located in the Western Temple complex in Khajuraho.[1] Khajuraho is a small village in Chattarpur District of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Architecture[]
It is a Sandhara[1] Temple of the Panchayatana[1] Variety. The entire temple complex stands on a high platform (Jagati), as seen in image. The structure consists of all the elements of Hindu temple architecture. It has entrance porch[1] (ardh-mandapa), Mandapa,[1] Maha-Mandapa,[1] Antarala and Garbhagriha.
Unlike other temples in Khajuraho, its sanctum is Pancharatha on plan (top-view). Its shikhara is clustered with minor urushringas (refer images of temple top i.e. shikhara).
The wall portion is studded with balconied windows with ornate balustrades. It has two rows of sculptures (refer images of temple's outer wall) including divine figures, couples and erotic scenes. The sanctum doorway is of seven sakhas (vertical panels).[1] The central one being decorated with the ten incarnation of Vishnu. The Lintel depicts goddess Lakshmi[1] in the centre flanked by Brahma and Vishnu. The sanctum contains four-armed sculpture of Vishnu. One of the niches has the image of the sculptor and his disciples at work.[3]
Sculptures[]
Main idol[]
Main image is of three-headed & four-armed sculpture of Vaikuntha Vishnu.[1]
The central head is of human,[1] and two sides of boar[1] (depicting Varaha) and lion[1] (depicting Narashima).
Outer wall sculpture[]
Ganesha sculpture (outer wall), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
Sculpture (outer wall), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
Sculpture (outer wall), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
Sculpture (outer wall), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
Sculpture (outer wall), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
Sculptures inside temple[]
Narshima sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
Damaged Varaha sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
Devi Killing Mahisasura sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
Hayagriya sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
Vamana sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
Shiva and Bhrama sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Lakshmana Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- ^ https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/240
- ^ Ramakrishna, Lalitha (September 2018). "Grand temples of Madhya Pradesh". Tattvaloka. Sringeri: Sri Abhinava Vidyatheertha Mahaswamigal Educational Trust. XLI (6): 47–52. ISSN 0970-8901.
External links[]
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- Monuments and memorials in Madhya Pradesh
- World Heritage Sites in Madhya Pradesh
- Hindu temples in Khajuraho