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{{short description|Hindu Temple of the god Vishnu in Khajuraho, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2017}}
{{Infobox Mandir
| name = Chaturbhuj Temple
| image = Chaturbhuj Temple Front View.jpg
| alt = Chaturbhuj temple at Khajuraho
| caption = Chaturbhuj temple at Khajuraho
| map_type = India Madhya Pradesh
| map_caption = Location in Madhya Pradesh
| coordinates = {{coord|24|51|11|N|79|55|10|E|type:landmark_region:IN-MP_source:kolossus-dewiki|display=inline,title}}
| other_names =
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| district = [[Chhatarpur district|Chattarpur]], [[Khajuraho]]<ref name="ASI" >{{cite web|first=|title=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Chaturbhuj Temple|url=http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_jatakartemple.html|publisher=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)|accessdate=21 March 2012}}</ref>
| location = [[Khajuraho]]<ref name="ASI" />
| elevation_m =
| deity = [[Vishnu]]<ref name="ASI" />
| festivals=
| architecture =
| temple_quantity = 1
| monument_quantity=
| inscriptions =
| year_completed = Date-able to C. E. 1100 A.D.<ref name="ASI" />
| creator = [[Chandella]] Rulers
| website =
}}

'''Chaturbhuj Temple''' (Devanagari: चतुर्भुज मंदिर) is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to the god [[Vishnu]] in [[Khajuraho]], India.<ref name="ASI" /> This temple is also known as '''Jatakari''' '''Temple''' (Devanagari:जटकारी) as it is situated in the village of Jatakari.<ref name="ASI" />

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.<ref name="ASI" /><ref name="Sen">Sen, S.N., 2013, A Textbook of Medieval Indian History, Delhi: Primus Books, {{ISBN|9789380607344}}</ref>{{rp|22}} This is the only temple in Khajuraho which lacks erotic sculptures.<ref name="ASI" />

==Location==
This temple is located near a village Jatakara at [[Khajuraho]].<ref name="ASI" /> This temple is also known as Jatakari<ref name="ASI" /> 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 (Temple)|sanctum]] without [[ambulatory]], [[vestibule (architecture)|vestibule]],<ref name="ASI" /> [[mandapa]]<ref name="ASI" /> and an entrance porch.<ref name="ASI" /> The temple stands on a Modest (chabutara).

Around the wall, there are three bands<ref name="ASI" /> 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<ref name="ASI" /> 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==

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Image:Khajuraho India, Chaturbhuj Temple, Photographed 10-03-2012.JPG| Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India
Image:Khajuraho India, Chaturbhuj Temple, Main Idol.JPG| Main Idol (Vishnu), Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India
Image:Khajuraho India, Chaturbhuj Temple, Roof.JPG| Roof, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India
Image:Khajuraho India, Chaturbhuj Temple, Ganga-Yamuna 01 Sculpture; Photographed on 10-March-2012.JPG| Ganga-Yamuna Sculpture Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India
Image:Khajuraho India, Chaturbhuj Temple, Ganga-Yamuna 02 Sculptures; Photographed on 10-March-2012.JPG| Ganga-Yamuna Sculpture Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India
Image:Khajuraho India, Chaturbhuj Temple, Outer Wall. Photographed 10-March-2012.JPG| Outer Wall, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India
Image:Khajuraho India, Chaturbhuj Temple, Shiva Sculpture; Photographed 10-March-2012.JPG| Shiva Sculpture on Outer Wall, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131021160514/http://www.mptourism.com/web/explore/destinations/khajurao.aspx M.P. Tourism Website, Official Website of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation, Khajuraho]
* [http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur.html Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Index Page for Khajuraho - Chhatarpur ]
* [http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_jatakartemple.html Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho]

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