Chhatarpur district · Madhya Pradesh
Vamana Temple, Khajuraho
An 11th-century temple of Vamana, an avatar of Vishnu, in the eastern area of Khajuraho.
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Madhya Pradesh · Temple listing
Javari Temple, Khajuraho
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Javari Temple is in the eastern part of Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, and forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built between about 975 and 1100 CE. The main image in the sanctum is now broken and headless. The temple is admired for its well-proportioned architecture. It stands about 200 metres south of the Vamana Temple, from which it can be seen.
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Deity & dedicationVishnu
Heritage statusMonument of National Importance, part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Javari Temple, Khajuraho
Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
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Chhatarpur district · Madhya Pradesh
Duladeo Temple
The last of the Chandela-period temples at Khajuraho, dedicated to Shiva and dated to 1000–1150 CE.
Photo: Marcin Białek · CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12