1. The Javari Temple, found in the eastern half of the Khajuraho complex, is an architectural and sculptural masterpiece
1. The Javari Temple, found in the eastern half of the Khajuraho complex, is an architectural and sculptural masterpiece
2. This exquisite temple, built between 1075 and 1100 AD, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu
2. This exquisite temple, built between 1075 and 1100 AD, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu
3. This temple, which is a part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, brilliantly showcases the Nagara style of architecture
3. This temple, which is a part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, brilliantly showcases the Nagara style of architecture
4. One of the temple's highlights is its ornate makara-torana, a beautifully carved entrance adorned with intricate details.
4. One of the temple's highlights is its ornate makara-torana, a beautifully carved entrance adorned with intricate details.
5. The shikhara (tower) which is of a graceful curved appearance looks majestic with miniature spires of intricate sculptures
5. The shikhara (tower) which is of a graceful curved appearance looks majestic with miniature spires of intricate sculptures
6. It embraces a sanctum, vestibule, mandapa (hall), and portico within its graceful structure.
6. It embraces a sanctum, vestibule, mandapa (hall), and portico within its graceful structure.
7. The temple’s exterior walls are also filled with beautiful sculptures from figures of Indian mythology
7. The temple’s exterior walls are also filled with beautiful sculptures from figures of Indian mythology
8. It was built during the reign of the Chandela dynasty. The Chandelas who traced their ancestry to the Moon and were part of the Lunar dynasty or Chandravanshis who ruled over the Bundelkhand region of Central India, then known as Jejakabhukti. The Chandelas reigned between the 10th and 13th centuries and had their capital at Mahoba
8. It was built during the reign of the Chandela dynasty. The Chandelas who traced their ancestry to the Moon and were part of the Lunar dynasty or Chandravanshis who ruled over the Bundelkhand region of Central India, then known as Jejakabhukti. The Chandelas reigned between the 10th and 13th centuries and had their capital at Mahoba
9. The temple is located about 1.5 km from the Khajuraho Bus Stand
9. The temple is located about 1.5 km from the Khajuraho Bus Stand
10. Although it is smaller than some of the grander temples in the complex, it remains a fine example of medieval Hindu temple architecture.
10. Although it is smaller than some of the grander temples in the complex, it remains a fine example of medieval Hindu temple architecture.