Chaturbhuj Temple (Khajuraho)

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.

Chaturbhuj Temple
Chaturbhuj temple at Khajuraho
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChattarpur, Khajuraho[1]
DeityVishnu[1]
Location
LocationKhajuraho[1]
StateMadhya Pradesh
CountryIndia
Location in Madhya Pradesh
Geographic coordinates24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E
Architecture
CreatorChandella Rulers
CompletedDate-able to C. E. 1100 A.D.[1]
Temple(s)1

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.

  • 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. "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Chaturbhuj Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  2. Sen, S.N., 2013, A Textbook of Medieval Indian History, Delhi: Primus Books, ISBN 9789380607344
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