Javari Temple

Javari Temple Latest News

A seven-foot-tall headless Vishnu idol at the Javari temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Khajuraho has grabbed headlines following the Chief Justice of India’s remark during a recent hearing on a petition seeking its restoration.

About Javari Temple

• It is a Hindu temple, which forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Madhya Pradesh. 
  • The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050 AD. 
  • The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.
• Built between 1075 and 1100 AD, the Javari Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

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Javari Temple Architecture

• The temple is built in the Nagara style of architecture. 
• Situated on a plinth, it contains a sanctum, vestibule, mandapa, and portico but without pradakshinapatha. 
• It has an exquisitely carved Makara Torana (Capricorn Arch) and shikhara.
• The sanctum of Javari Temple contains a four-armed idol of Lord Vishnu, though it is now broken and headless. 
• There are sculptures of Hindu Gods and navagrahas.
• The elaborate gateway of the temple is beautiful, and there are images of men and women carved on the walls.

Source: IT