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The Lakshmana Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple built by Yashovarman during the Chandela dynasty [2] located in Khajuraho, India. It is dedicated to Vaikuntha Vishnu - an aspect of Vishnu . [ 1 ]
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.They are about 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Khajwa, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Rajnagar, and 49 kilometres (30 mi) from district headquarter Chhatarpur.
It consists of several temples. For three Shiva temples excavated, a circumambulatory Jagati in the form of a high rise platform, similar to Lakshmana temple survives. For another only the foundation is visible. The cluster was built by the Shaiva king Shivagupta Balarjuna, and is dated to the mid 8th century.
The Lakshmana Temple at Khajuraho A sculpture at the Lakshmana Temple. Yashovarman (IAST: Yaśovarman; reigned c. 925–950 CE), also known as Lakshavarman, was a king of the Chandela dynasty of India. He ruled in the Jejakabhukti region (Bundelkhand in present-day Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh).
The site has been significant for its temple ruins of Rama and Lakshmana of the Ramayana fame, as well as those related to Shaivism, Shaktism, Buddhism and Jainism. The site excavations after 1950, particularly after 2003, have yielded 22 Shiva temples, 5 Vishnu temples, 10 Buddha Viharas, 3 Jain Viharas, a 6th/7th century market and snana-kund ...
Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple, where Lakshmana is the main deity. In Bharatpur district of Rajasthan, there is a temple dedicated to Lakshmana and Urmila. The temple was built in 1870 AD by the then ruler Balwant Singh of Bharatpur and is considered as a Royal temple by the royal family of Bharatpur State. [47]
[1] [5] They are contemporary of Navlakha Temple, Ghumli, and have several similarities such as plinth and sculptures. Even sculptures of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are on the kumbha of bhadras, placed in similar fashion. In plan, they are similar to the Hindu temple at Sunak, Gujarat, except two free standing pillars of the porch. [2] [6] [7]
The temple complex enclosed in a large area with picturesque surroundings, holds the main sanctum dedicated to Lakshmana Perumal. The sanctum sanctorum of the main shrine houses the idol of Vishnu. The temple is built in Kerala style architecture, common in all temples in the South Indian state of Kerala in Eastern axis. The temple has no ...