The temple dedicated to Vishnu is built by Chandella ruler Yashovarman between circa 930-980. It is a Sandhara temple of the Panchayatan variety. The entire temple complex stands on a high platform. The structure consists all the principle elements of a developed temple. The entrance porch (Ardha Mandapa), Mandapa, Maha Mandapa, Antarala and Garbhagriha.
Unlike other temple, its sanctum is Pancha Ratha on plan and its Sikhara is clustered with minor Sikharas. The wall portion of the temple is studded with Balconied windows with Ornate Balustrades. Two rows of sculptures including Divine figures, couples and erotic scenes adorn the wall surfaces.
The Sanctum doorway is of seven Sakhas. The central one being decorated with various incornation of Vishnu. The Lintel depicts Lekshmi in the centre flanked by Brahma and Vishnu. The Sanctum contains an image of four armed Vishnu.
The temple about 1050 years back built at Khajuraho on my name LEKSHMANA and it made me to realise that everything already existing nothing new even in modern days.
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