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	The '''Lakshmana Temple''' is a 10th-century Hindu temple built by [[Yashovarman (Chandela dynasty)\|Yashovarman]]<ref>https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/240</ref> located in [[Khajuraho]], India. It is dedicated to [[Vaikuntha Vishnu]] - an [[Aspect (religion)\|aspect]] of [[Vishnu]].<ref name="ASI" />		The '''Lakshmana Temple''' is a 10th-century Hindu temple built by [[Yashovarman (Chandela dynasty)\|Yashovarman]] during the [[Chandela]] dynasty<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/240\|title = Khajuraho Group of Monuments}}</ref> located in [[Khajuraho]], India. It is dedicated to [[Vaikuntha Vishnu]] - an [[Aspect (religion)\|aspect]] of [[Vishnu]].<ref name="ASI" /> As part of the [[Khajuraho Group of Monuments]], and owing to its architecture and religious importance, the temple was inscribed on the [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage List]] in 1986.<ref name = "unesco">{{cite web\|title=Khajuraho Group of Monuments \|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/240 \|website = UNESCO World Heritage Centre \|publisher = United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization \|access-date = 25 June 2023}}</ref>

	==Location==		==Location==

	This temple is located in the Western Temple complex in [[Khajuraho]].<ref name="ASI" /> [[Khajuraho]] is a small village in ~~Chattarpur~~ District of [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]].		This temple is located in the Western Temple complex in [[Khajuraho]].<ref name="ASI" /> [[Khajuraho]] is a small village in the Chhatarpur District of [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]].

	==Architecture==		==Architecture==
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	File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 12.JPG\|~~Hayagriya~~ sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India		File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 12.JPG\|Hayagriva sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
	File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 13.JPG\|Vamana sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India		File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 13.JPG\|Vamana sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
	File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 14.JPG\|Shiva and ~~Bhrama~~ sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India		File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 14.JPG\|Shiva and Brahma sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
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	* [http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_lakshmantemple.html Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho]		* [http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_lakshmantemple.html Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho]

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{{Short description|Hindu temple in Khajuraho, India}}
{{One source|date=May 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2017}}
{{Infobox Mandir
| name = Lakshmana Temple
| image = Khajuraho-Lakshmana temple.JPG
| alt = Lakshmana temple at Khajuraho
| caption = Lakshmana temple at Khajuraho
| map_type = India Madhya Pradesh#India
| map_caption = Location in Madhya Pradesh
| coordinates = {{coord|24|51|7.7|N|79|55|18.1|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|title=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Lakshmana Temple|url=http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_lakshmantemple.html|publisher=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)|access-date=21 March 2012}}</ref>
| location = [[Khajuraho]]<ref name="ASI" />
| elevation_m =
| deity = [[Vaikuntha Vishnu]]<ref name="ASI" />
| festivals =
| architecture =
| temple_quantity = 1 (+4 small temples on corners)
| monument_quantity =
| inscriptions =
| year_completed = {{circa|930|950}} CE<ref name="ASI" />
| creator = Yashovarman,<ref name="ASI" /> ([[Chandella]] Ruler)
| website =
}}
The '''Lakshmana Temple''' is a 10th-century Hindu temple built by [[Yashovarman (Chandela dynasty)|Yashovarman]]<ref>https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/240</ref> located in [[Khajuraho]], India. It is dedicated to [[Vaikuntha Vishnu]] - an [[Aspect (religion)|aspect]] of [[Vishnu]].<ref name="ASI" />

==Location==

This temple is located in the Western Temple complex in [[Khajuraho]].<ref name="ASI" /> [[Khajuraho]] is a small village in Chattarpur District of [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]].

==Architecture==

It is a Sandhara<ref name="ASI" /> Temple of the [[Panchayatana (temple)|Panchayatana]]<ref name="ASI" /> Variety. The entire [[temple]] complex stands on a high platform ([[Jagati (temple)|Jagati]]), as seen in image. The structure consists of all the elements of [[Hindu temple architecture]]. It has entrance porch<ref name="ASI" /> (ardh-mandapa), [[Mandapa]],<ref name="ASI" /> Maha-Mandapa,<ref name="ASI" /> [[Antarala]] and [[Garbhagriha]].

Unlike other temples in [[Khajuraho]], its sanctum is [[Pancharatha]] on plan (top-view). Its [[shikhara]] is clustered with minor [[urushringa]]s (refer images of temple top i.e. shikhara).

The wall portion is studded with balconied windows with ornate [[balustrade]]s. It has two rows of sculptures (refer images of temple's outer wall) including divine figures, couples and erotic scenes. The [[Sanctum (Temple)|sanctum]] doorway is of seven sakhas (vertical panels).<ref name="ASI" /> The central one being decorated with the ten [[incarnation]] of Vishnu. The Lintel depicts goddess Lakshmi<ref name="ASI" /> 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.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Grand temples of Madhya Pradesh|journal=Tattvaloka|date=September 2018|volume=XLI|issue=6|publisher=Sri Abhinava Vidyatheertha Mahaswamigal Educational Trust|location=[[Sringeri]]|issn=0970-8901|last=Ramakrishna|first=Lalitha|pages=47–52}}</ref>

==Sculptures==

===Main idol===
[[Image:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 07.JPG|thumb|Main Idol (Tri-Headed Vishnu), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho India]]
Main image is of three-headed & four-armed sculpture of [[Vaikuntha Vishnu]].<ref name="ASI" />

The central head is of human,<ref name="ASI" /> and two sides of boar<ref name="ASI" /> (depicting [[Varaha]]) and lion<ref name="ASI" /> (depicting [[Narashima]]).

<gallery mode="packed">
File:Lakshmana Temple 01.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 02.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 03.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 04.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 05.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 06.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 07.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 08.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 09.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 10.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 11.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 12.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 13.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 14.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 15.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 16.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 17.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 18.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 19.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 20.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 21.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 22.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 23.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 24.jpg
File:Lakshmana Temple 25.jpg
</gallery>

===Outer wall sculpture===
<gallery>
File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 02.JPG|Ganesha sculpture (outer wall), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 03.JPG|Sculpture (outer wall), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 04.JPG|Sculpture (outer wall), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 05.JPG|Sculpture (outer wall), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 06.JPG|Sculpture (outer wall), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
</gallery>

===Sculptures inside temple===
<gallery>
File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 08.JPG|Narshima sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 09.JPG|Damaged Varaha sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 10.JPG|Devi Killing Mahisasura sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 11.JPG|Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 12.JPG|Hayagriya sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 13.JPG|Vamana sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
File:Khajuraho India, Lakshman Temple, Sculpture 14.JPG|Shiva and Bhrama sculpture (inside temple sanctum), Lakshman Temple, Khajuraho, India
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Lakshmana Temple}}
* [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_lakshmantemple.html Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho]

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