The Javari Temple in Khajuraho, India, is a temple, which forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built between c. 975 and 1100 CE.
The temple is dedicated to the deity Shiva. The main idol of the temple is broken and headless.
The temple is dedicated to the deity Shiva. The main idol of the temple is broken and headless.
The temple is located in the eastern area of Khajuraho. It is near to and visible from Vamana Temple, and at a distance of about 200 meters (south) from it.
It has well-proportioned architecture, with a sanctum, vestibule, mandapa and portico, but without pradakshinapatha.
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.
Courtesy: Mukul Banerjee
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