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词条 Javari Temple, Khajuraho
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  1. Location

  2. Architecture

     Main idol   Makara (Capricorn) Arch   Entrance of sanctum  Sculptures 

  3. Gallery

  4. References

  5. External links

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| native_name = जावरी मंदिर
| country = India
| state = Madhya Pradesh
| district = Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1]
| location = Khajuraho[1]
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| deity = Vishnu[1]
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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]

The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Vishnu.[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]

Gallery

References

1. ^10 11 12 13 14 15 {{cite web|first= |title=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Javari Temple |url=http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_javaritemple.htmll |publisher=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) |accessdate=21 March 2012 }}{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
2. ^Image:Main Idol in Javari Temple
3. ^Image:Javari Temple

External links

  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20131021160514/http://www.mptourism.com/web/explore/destinations/khajurao.aspx 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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