Javari Temple

Javari Temple, Khajuraho is one of the prime Tourist Attractions in Khajuraho. The Javari Temple belongs to the Eastern Group of Temples in the city and attracts tourists from every nook and corner of the world for its exquisite architecture and intricate design. Known among the best of the Hindu Temples in Khajuraho, the Javari Temple, Khajuraho is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The construction of the Javari Temple in Khajuraho, India dates back several centuries if not an entire millennium.

The elaborate gateway of the Javari Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh is one of its characteristic features. The various sculptures on the walls of the temples depict men and women in various postures. The finesse with which the images have been created imparts life into them. The interior of the Javari Temple, Khajuraho is also covered with exquisite sculptures.

History of Javari Temple

The Javeri Temple, Khajuraho is located in the Eastern Cluster of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments. Dedicated to Vishnu, as most of the temples in this cluster are, the temple was built around 1100 A.D. The mutilated figure of Vishnu, the primary deity is still standing inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Although, a tiny temple one can find several interesting features like a detailed mandala, an intricately carved arch on the entrance, and various sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses could be seen here.

Architecture of Javari Temple

The architecture of the Javeri Temple in Khajuraho is predominantly Shikhara-style architecture. The temple has a rising tower, a common feature in the North Indian temple structure. Heavily decorated spire or Shikhara standing tall Garbhagriha chamber or the sanctum, Sanctorum is visible from afar. Apart from that, the temple has a heavily decorated vestibule, mandapa, and an elaborate portico.

Being a symmetry-driven structure, as most Hindu temples are, the temple has a network of pillars with statues and carvings that represents basic principles of human life according to the Hindu school of philosophy. The walls of the temple are decorated with images of important Hindu gods, including Shiva, Brahma, and Nava-Grahas (the nine planets). One of the most stunning features of the temple is the Capricorn (Makara) Arch.

The Chaturbhuja Temple, another popular structure of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, is very similar to the Javeri Temple.