| Javari Temple | |
| Coordinates: | 24.8531°N 79.9194°W |
| Native Name: | जावरी मंदिर |
| Country: | India |
| State: | Madhya Pradesh |
| District: | Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1] |
| Location: | Khajuraho |
| Deity: | Shiva |
| Temple Quantity: | 1 |
| Year Completed: | C. 975 and 1100 A.D. |
| Creator: | Chandella Rulers |
The Javari Temple in Khajuraho, India, is a Hindu temple, which forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2] It was built between c. 975 and 1100 A.D.
The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. The main idol of the temple is broken and headless(see image).[3]
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 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.
The main idol (of Vishnu) of the temple is broken and headless.[3]
Temple has beautiful Makara (Capricorn) Arch at the entrance porch (also seen in image).
The entrance gate of sanctum has sculptures depicting nava-graha on the top. Along with nava-graha sculptures, sculpture of the Hindu deities Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva can also be seen.
The temple has two bands of sculpture on the outer wall (see image).[4]