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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 ]
Most temples were built during the reigns of the Hindu kings Yashovarman and Dhanga. Yashovarman's legacy is best exhibited by the Lakshmana Temple. Vishvanatha temple best highlights King Dhanga's reign. [17]: 22 The largest and currently most famous surviving temple is Kandariya Mahadeva built in the reign of King Vidyadhara. [18]
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 Chandela art and architecture reached its zenith during this period. The Lakshmana Temple (c. 930–950 CE), the Vishvanatha Temple (c. 999–1002 CE) and the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple (c. 1030 CE) were constructed during the reigns of Yashovarman
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).
According to her, there is a possibility that Dhanga built two temples, one with a stone linga and another with an emerald linga. [2] The inscription names Chhichha (or Chiccha) as the architect of the temple. It states that the temple's torana (gateway) was designed by Vishvakarma (the patron deity of architects), who had entered the architect ...
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]
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.