Chaturbhuj Temple (Khajuraho)
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Chaturbhuj temple at Khajuraho | |
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Name | |
Proper name | Chaturbhuj Temple (Jatakari Temple) |
Devanagari | चतुर्भुज मंदिर (जटकारी मंदिर) |
Geography | |
Coordinates | 24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°ECoordinates: 24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E |
Country | India |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1] |
Location | Khajuraho[1] |
Culture | |
Primary deity | Vishnu[1] |
Architecture | |
Number of temples | 1 |
History and governance | |
Date built | Date-able to C. E. 1100 A.D.[1] |
Creator | Chandella Rulers |
Chaturbhuj temple (Devanagri: चतुर्भुज मंदिर) is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.[1] The name Chaturbhuj (Devanagri: चतुर्भुज) is a derived from Sanskrit words चतु: = four and भुजा = arms, which literally means One who has four arms; and refers to Lord Vishnu.
The temple is Date-able to CIRCA 1100 A.D.[1] This temple is also known as Jatakari[1](Devanagri:जटकारी) Temple on the name of the village Jatakari[1](Devanagri:जटकारी), where it is located.
This is the only temple in Khajuraho which lacks erotic sculptures.[1]
Yasovarman of the Chandela Dynasty built the temple at Khajuraho. The temple contains an image of Vishnu.[2]:22
Location
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
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
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 lord Vishnu, same south facing plan is incorporated in Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia.
Gallery
- 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
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Chaturbhuj Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.
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External links
- 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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