Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho
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Lakshmana temple at Khajuraho
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 Lakshmana Temple
Location in Madhya Pradesh
Lakshmana Temple
Location in Madhya Pradesh
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| Name | |
| Proper name | Lakshmana Temple |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 24°51′7.7″N 79°55′18.1″E / 24.852139°N 79.921694°ECoordinates: 24°51′7.7″N 79°55′18.1″E / 24.852139°N 79.921694°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho |
| Location | Khajuraho |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Vaikuntha Vishnu |
| Architecture | |
| Number of temples | 1 (+4 small temples on corners) |
| History and governance | |
| Date built | CIRCA 930-950 C.E. |
| Creator | Yashovarman, (Chandella Ruler) |
The Lakshmana Temple is a Hindu temple built by Yashovarman located in Khajuraho, India. Dedicated to Vaikuntha Vishnu - an aspect of Vishnu.
This temple is located in the Western Temple complex in Khajuraho.Khajuraho is a small village in Chattarpur District of Madhya Pradesh, India
It is a Sandhara Temple of the Panchayatana Variety. The entire temple complex stands on a high platform (Jagati), as seen in image. The structure consists of all the elements of Hindu temple architecture. It has entrance porch (ardh-mandapa), Mandapa, Maha-Mandapa,Antarala and Garbhagriha.
Unlike other temples in Khajuraho, its sanctum is Pancharatha on plan (top-view). Its shikhara is clustered with minor urushringas (refer images of temple top i.e. shikhara).
The wall portion is studded with balconied windows with ornate balustrades.
It has two rows of sculptures (refer images of temple's outer wall) including divine figures, couples and erotic scenes.
The sanctum doorway is of seven sakhas (vertical panels). The central one being decorated with various incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Lintel depicts goddess Lakshmi in the centre flanked by Brahma and Vishnu. The sanctum contains four-armed sculpture of Vishnu.
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