Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho

Chaturbhuj Temple is a Hindu shrine in Khajuraho built on a raised platform with a clear structural arrangement including inner sanctum, vestibule, and entrance hall. The outer walls display three bands of carved stone sculptures that divide the surface in a rhythmic pattern.

The temple was built around 1100 CE by the Chandela Dynasty and displays the stonework craftsmanship of that era. Its construction occurred during a period when this ruling family created temples as centers of their authority and faith.

The name comes from Sanskrit and refers to the four-armed deity at its heart. Visitors notice how this temple stands apart from others in the complex through its reserved and straightforward design.

The temple sits within the Khajuraho Monuments complex in Madhya Pradesh and can be easily explored alongside other structures in the group during a visit. The flat terrain allows visitors to walk through the area and compare different buildings together.

This shrine stands apart from most other temples in the Khajuraho group because its stone surfaces are completely free of erotic carvings. This makes it a place that displays spiritual devotion without the figurative decorations found on other buildings in the complex.

Location: Chhatarpur district

Part of: Khajuraho Group of Monuments

GPS coordinates: 24.82511,79.93101

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43