Chaturbhuj Temple (Khajuraho)

Chaturbhuj Temple
Chaturbhuj temple at Khajuraho
Chaturbhuj Temple Location in Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates:	24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E / 24.85306; 79.91944Coordinates: 24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E / 24.85306; 79.91944
Name
Proper name:	Chaturbhuj Temple (Jatakari Temple)
Devanagari:	चतुर्भुज मंदिर (जटकारी मंदिर)
Location
Country:	India
State:	Madhya Pradesh
District:	Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1]
Location:	Khajuraho[1]
Architecture and culture
Primary deity:	Vishnu[1]
Number of temples:	1
History
Date built: (Current structure)	Date-able to 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]

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.

Gallery

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  Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

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  Main Idol (Vishnu), Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

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  Roof, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

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  Ganga-Yamuna Sculpture Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

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  Ganga-Yamuna Sculpture Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

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  Outer Wall, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

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  Shiva Sculpture on Outer Wall, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho India

See also

• Khajuraho Group of Monuments
• Kandariya Mahadeva
• Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho India
• Duladeo Temple, Khajuraho India
• Javari Temple, Khajuraho India
• Varaha Temple, Khajuraho India
• Beejamandal
• Jain temples of Khajuraho

References

External links

• M.P. Tourism Website, Official Website of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation, Khajuraho
• Archeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Index Page for Khajuraho - Chhatarpur
• Archeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho

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