Javari Temple, Khajuraho
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{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Javari Temple
| image = Khajuraho Jeveri Temple 2010.jpg
| alt = Javari temple at Khajuraho
| caption = Javari temple at Khajuraho
| coordinates = {{coord|24|51|11|N|79|55|10|E|type:landmark_region:IN-MP_source:kolossus-dewiki|display=inline,title}}
| native_name = जावरी मंदिर
| country = India
| state = Madhya Pradesh
| district = Chattarpur, Khajuraho{{cite web|first= |title=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Javari Temple |url=http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_javaritemple.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017022055/http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_javaritemple.html |url-status=live |archive-date=17 October 2012 |publisher=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) |accessdate=21 March 2012 }}
| location = Khajuraho
| elevation_m =
| deity = Shiva
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| temple_quantity = 1
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| inscriptions =
| year_completed = C. 975 and 1100 A.D.
| creator = Chandella Rulers
| website =
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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.{{cite web|title=Khajuraho Group of Monuments |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/240 |website = UNESCO World Heritage Centre |publisher = United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization |access-date = 25 June 2023}} It was built between c. 975 and 1100 A.D.
The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. The main idol of the temple is broken and headless(see image).Image:Main Idol in Javari Temple
Location
Architecture
It has well-proportioned architecture, with a sanctum, vestibule, mandapa and portico, but without pradakshinapatha. It has remable Makara Torana (Capricorn Arch) and shikhara (top). It has three bands of carved sculptures on the outer wall. The temple has a close resemblance with Chaturbhuja Temple, also at Khajuraho.
=Main idol=
= Makara (Capricorn) Arch =
Temple has beautiful Makara (Capricorn) Arch at the entrance porch (also seen in image).
=Entrance of sanctum=
=Sculptures=
The temple has two bands of sculpture on the outer wall (see image).Image:Javari Temple
Gallery
Image:Khajuraho India, Javari Temple, Photographed on 10-March-2012.JPG|
Image:Khajuraho India, Javari Temple, Main Idol, Photographed on 10-March-2012.JPG|Main Idol
Image:Khajuraho India, Javari Temple, Makar Arch, Photographed on 10-03-2012.JPG|Makar (Capricorn) Arch
Image:Khajuraho India, Javari Temple, Roof , Photographed on 10-03-2012.JPG|Roof of the Temple
References
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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]
- [http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur.html Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Index Page for Khajuraho - Chhatarpur ]
- [http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_javaritemple.html Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Javari Temple, Khajuraho]
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Category:Monuments and memorials in Madhya Pradesh
Category:World Heritage Sites in Madhya Pradesh