Javari Temple, Khajuraho
Hindu temple in Madhya Pradesh, India
24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E / 24.85306; 79.91944The 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
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
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
The main idol (of Vishnu[1]) of the temple is broken and headless.[3]
Makara (Capricorn) Arch
Temple has beautiful Makara[1] (Capricorn) Arch at the entrance porch (also seen in image).
Entrance of sanctum
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
The temple has two bands of sculpture on the outer wall (see image).[4]
Gallery
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Main Idol -
Makar (Capricorn) Arch -
Roof of the Temple
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "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.
- ^ a b Image:Main Idol in Javari Temple
- ^ Image:Javari Temple
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, Javari Temple, Khajuraho
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