Khajuraho Chaturbhuj Temple, Madhya Pradesh

Address

Khajuraho Chaturbhuj Temple, Rina, Road, Sevagram, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh 471606

Diety

Vishnu

Introduction

Chaturbhuj Temple is a temple dedicated to the god Vishnu in Khajuraho, India. This temple is also known as Jatakari Temple as it is situated in the village of Jatakari. The name Chaturbhuj (lit. “One who has four arms”) is an epithet of Vishnu. The temple was built by Yasovarman of the Chandela Dynasty in c. 1100 CE. This is the only temple in Khajuraho which lacks erotic sculptures. This temple is located near a village Jatakara at Khajuraho. The temple is partially dilapidated. This temple is also known as Jatakari Temple on the name of the village. It is grouped under southern group of temples, due to is location in southern area of Khajuraho. The temple consists of a sanctum without ambulatory, vestibule, mandapa and an entrance porch. The temple stands on a Modest (chabutara). Around the wall, there are three bands of sculptures (see also image of outer wall). The main idol in the temple is of four-armed Lord Vishnu (also seen in the image). It is 2.7 meters in height. This idol is south faced as the favorite location of Vishnu, same south facing plan is incorporated in Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia.