Javari Temple, Khajuraho

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.[1]

Javari Temple
जावरी मंदिर
Javari temple at Khajuraho
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChattarpur, Khajuraho[1]
DeityShiva[1]
Location
LocationKhajuraho[1]
StateMadhya Pradesh
CountryIndia
Geographic coordinates24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E
Architecture
CreatorChandella Rulers
CompletedC. 975 and 1100 A.D.[1]
Temple(s)1

The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva.[1] The main idol of the temple is broken and headless(see image).[2]

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.[2]

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).[3]

  • Main Idol
  • Makar (Capricorn) Arch
  • Roof of the Temple

References
  1. "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Javari Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  2. Image:Main Idol in Javari Temple
  3. Image:Javari Temple
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