Chaturbhuj Temple

4.5

Location: Rina, Road, Sevagram, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh 471606, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 30 minutes

Built by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty, Chaturbhuj Temple, also known as Jatakari Temple is a Hindu temple in Khajuraho, India which is dedicated to the god Vishnu. This temple is situated in the village of Jatakari

Attraction

For its outstanding impressive architecture, the temple is popular. There is an entrance porch, mandapa, and sanctum without an ambulatory. Standing on a square platform, This west-facing temple can be approached by a staircase of ten steps. There are beautifully carved figures of Brahma, Vishnu, and Lord Shiva in the elaborate entrance. A richly carved 9 feet tall idol of Lord Vishnu is housed in the temple.

History

One who has four arms”-The name Chaturbhuj is an epithet of Vishnu. This is because the deity, Vishnu has four arms. This is the only important temple in Khajuraho that stands lonely and serene on a high platform and faces west. In Khajuraho, this is the only temple lacking erotic sculptures. Due to its location in the southern area of Khajuraho, it is grouped under the southern group of temples

Inside/Outside Views

The tower of this temple is plain. With the images of dikhpalas, ashtavasus, nymphs, and the recesses of mythical lions, there are three bands of sculptures below the tower. There are images of Ganga and Yamuna; with the presence of a Crocodile, Ganga can be identified and the Yamuna can be identified with Turtle at the lower part of the doorway.

In the temple, the main idol is of the four-armed Lord Vishnu which is about 2.7 meters in height. As the favorite location of Vishnu, this idol is south-faced.

Opening Hours

24 hours.

Entry & Others Fees

Its free.

Near Restaurants

Guru Kripa (2.9 km away)
Raja’s cafe (3.2 km away)
Levant by Chandela (1.5 km away)
Lassi corner( 3.1 km away)
Saffron (3.2 km away)
Mediterraneo (2.9km away)
Garden view restaurant (1.8km away)
Le Rose Cafe (3.1 km away)
Pinch of sault (2.6 km away)
Indiana restaurant (3km away)

Near Hotels

Clarks Khajuraho(1.5km away)
Ramada by Wyndham Khajuraho (1.7km away)
Hotel Chandela (2km away)
Hotel Isable Palace(1.9 km away)
Euro star inn (1.9 km Away)
Radisson Jass Hotel Khajuraho(2.1 km away)
Hotel Harmony ( 2.8km away)
Greenwood (1.7km away)
Greetoe Resort Khajuraho (3.1km away)
Syna Heritage hotel(3.8km away)

How to Reach

By Railway: The nearest railway station is the Khajuraho railway station in Khajuraho. From the station, one can hire a cab or rickshaw to reach the temple.

By Airport: Khajuraho civil aerodrome is the nearest airport. From the Airport public and private transport are available through which one can easily reach the temple.

By road: You can hire a car to reach this place directly or take a bus to reach Khajuraho City first then hire a cab to reach this place.