| Chaturbhuj Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1] |
| Deity | Vishnu[1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Khajuraho[1] |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
  Location in Madhya Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Chandella Rulers |
| Completed | Date-able to C. E. 1100 A.D.[1] |
| Temple | 1 |
Chaturbhuj Temple (Devanagari: चतुर्भुज मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu in Khajuraho, India.[1] This temple is also known as Jatakari Temple (Devanagari:जटकारी) as it is situated in the village of Jatakari.[1]
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.[1][2]:22 This is the only temple in Khajuraho which lacks erotic sculptures.[1]
Location[edit | edit source]
This temple is located near a village Jatakara at Khajuraho.[1] This temple is also known as Jatakari[1] 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[edit | edit source]
The temple consists of a sanctum without ambulatory, vestibule,[1] mandapa[1] and an entrance porch.[1] The temple stands on a Modest (chabutara).
Around the wall, there are three bands[1] of sculptures (see also image of outer wall).
Main idol[edit | edit source]
The main idol in the temple is of four-armed Lord Vishnu (also seen in the image). It is 2.7 meters[1] 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[edit | edit source]
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Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India -
Main Idol (Vishnu), Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India -
Roof, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India -
Ganga-Yamuna Sculpture Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India -
Ganga-Yamuna Sculpture Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India -
Outer Wall, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India -
Shiva Sculpture on Outer Wall, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India
References[edit | edit source]
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, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho
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