Jatkari or Chaturbhuja Temple -
Situated near the Jatkari village, this temple faces west. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and an image of the deity of about nine feet in height is enshrined in the sanctum. This four-armed (Chaturbhuja) image of Lord Vishnu is adorned with a crown and other ornaments. The upper right hand of the image is raised in benediction (abhaya-mudra) which bears a circular mark on the palm while the left hand holds a stalk of a lotus and a sacred book tied with a string.
The outer portion of the sanctum is decorated with three rows of sculptures representing Hindu Gods and Goddesses. In the framework of the formal design of the temples, the craftsmen of a thousand years ago thus created a whole cycle of life and depict different facets of Hindu and Jain deities. Moreover, the sculptures are remarkable for the great variety of subjects portrayed. Also, beautifully depicted are sensuously modelled bodies and waves and curves of garments and jewellery of the Surasundaris.
Thus, the Temples of Khajuraho perhaps constitute the most humanistic representation of the arts of our country in the early times.
How to reach Khajuraho Temple:
By Road: 278 km from Gwalior and 328 km from Morena and 6 km from Khajuraho railway station.
By Train: Khajuraho station which is around 6 kms.
By Air: Khajuraho airport which is around 3 kms.
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