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.[2] It was built between c. 975 and 1100 A.D.[1]

Javari Temple
जावरी मंदिर
Javari temple at Khajuraho
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).[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]

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

References
  1. "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Javari Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  2. "Khajuraho Group of Monuments". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  3. Image:Main Idol in Javari Temple
  4. Image:Javari Temple
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