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| district = [[Chhatarpur district|Chattarpur]], [[Khajuraho]]<ref name="ASI">{{cite web|first= |title=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Javari Temple |url=http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_javaritemple. | | district = [[Chhatarpur district|Chattarpur]], [[Khajuraho]]<ref name="ASI">{{cite web|first= |title=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Javari Temple |url=http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_javaritemple.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017022055/http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_javaritemple.html |url-status=live |archive-date=17 October 2012 |publisher=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) |accessdate=21 March 2012 }}</ref> | ||
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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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{{Commons category|Javari Temple Khajuraho}} | {{Commons category|Javari Temple Khajuraho}} | ||
{{World Heritage Sites in India}} | {{World Heritage Sites in India}} | ||
{{Khajuraho Group of Monuments}} | {{Khajuraho Group of Monuments}} | ||
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| Javari Temple | |
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जावरी मंदिर | |
 Javari temple at Khajuraho | |
| Religion | |
| District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1] |
| Deity | Shiva[1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Khajuraho[1] |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
 Interactive map of Javari Temple | |
| Coordinates | 24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Chandella Rulers |
| Temple | 1 |
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]
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Main Idol -
Makar (Capricorn) Arch -
Roof of the Temple
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Khajuraho Group of Monuments". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Image:Main Idol in Javari Temple
- ↑ Image:Javari Temple
External links[edit | edit source]
- M.P. Tourism Website, Official Website of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation, Khajuraho
- Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Index Page for Khajuraho - Chhatarpur
- Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Javari Temple, Khajuraho
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