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The '''Javari Temple''' in Khajuraho, India, is a [[Hindu temple]], which forms part of the [[Khajuraho Group of Monuments]], a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. It was built between ''c''. 975 and 1100 A.D.<ref name="ASI" />
The '''Javari Temple''' in Khajuraho, India, is a [[Hindu temple]], which forms part of the [[Khajuraho Group of Monuments]], a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]].<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> It was built between ''c''. 975 and 1100 A.D.<ref name="ASI" />


The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity [[Shiva]].<ref name="ASI" /> The main idol of the temple is broken and headless(see image).<ref name="MainIdol">[[:File:Khajuraho India, Javari Temple, Main Idol, Photographed on 10-March-2012.JPG|Image:Main Idol in Javari Temple]]</ref>
The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity [[Shiva]].<ref name="ASI" /> The main idol of the temple is broken and headless(see image).<ref name="MainIdol">[[:File:Khajuraho India, Javari Temple, Main Idol, Photographed on 10-March-2012.JPG|Image:Main Idol in Javari Temple]]</ref>
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=== Makara (Capricorn) Arch ===
=== Makara (Capricorn) Arch ===
Temple has beautiful [[Makara (Hindu mythology)|Makara]]<ref name="ASI" /> (Capricorn) Arch at the entrance porch (also seen in image).
Temple has a beautiful [[Makara (Hindu mythology)|Makara]]<ref name="ASI" /> (Capricorn) Arch at the entrance porch (also seen in image).


===Entrance of sanctum===
===Entrance of sanctum===
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Javari Temple
जावरी मंदिर
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChattarpur, Khajuraho[1]
DeityShiva[1]
Location
LocationKhajuraho[1]
StateMadhya Pradesh
CountryIndia
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Coordinates24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E / 24.85306; 79.91944
Architecture
CreatorChandella Rulers
CompletedC. 975 and 1100 A.D.[1]
Temple1

The Javari Temple in Khajuraho, India, is a Hindu temple, which forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2] It was built between c. 975 and 1100 A.D.[1]

The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva.[1] The main idol of the temple is broken and headless(see image).[3]

Location[edit | edit source]

The temple is located in the eastern area of Khajuraho.[1] It is near to and visible from Vamana Temple, and at a distance of about 200 meters (south)[1] from it.

Architecture[edit | edit source]

It has well-proportioned architecture, with a sanctum,[1] vestibule,[1] mandapa[1] and portico,[1] but without pradakshinapatha. It has remable Makara Torana[1] (Capricorn Arch) and shikhara (top). It has three bands of carved sculptures on the outer wall. The temple has a close resemblance[1] with Chaturbhuja Temple, also at Khajuraho.

Main idol[edit | edit source]

The main idol (of Vishnu[1]) of the temple is broken and headless.[3]

Makara (Capricorn) Arch[edit | edit source]

Temple has a beautiful Makara[1] (Capricorn) Arch at the entrance porch (also seen in image).

Entrance of sanctum[edit | edit source]

The entrance gate of sanctum has sculptures depicting nava-graha on the top. Along with nava-graha sculptures, sculpture of the Hindu deities Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva can also be seen.

Sculptures[edit | edit source]

The temple has two bands of sculpture on the outer wall (see image).[4]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Main Idol
    Main Idol
  • Makar (Capricorn) Arch
    Makar (Capricorn) Arch
  • Roof of the Temple
    Roof of the Temple

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Javari Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  2. ↑ "Khajuraho Group of Monuments". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Image:Main Idol in Javari Temple
  4. ↑ Image:Javari Temple

External links[edit | edit source]


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