| Chaturbhuj Temple (Orchha) | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Chaturbhuj_Temple,_Orchha.jpg) Chaturbhuj Temple at Orchha | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Niwari district |
| Deity | Dedicated to Rama (a form of Vishnu) |
| Location | |
| Location | Orchha |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Madhya_Pradesh_location_map.svg)  Location in Madhya Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°21′0″N 78°8′24″E / 25.35000°N 78.14000°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Nagara architecture,Māru-Gurjara architecture |
| Creator | Bundela Rulers of Orchha State |
| Completed | 16th century |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
Chaturbhuj Temple, dedicated to Vishnu, is situated at Orchha in Madhya Pradesh, India. The name Chaturbhuj is a combination of 'chatur' meaning "four" and 'bhuj' meaning "arms" which literally translates to "one who has four arms" and refers to Rama an Avatar of Vishnu.[1] The temple has a complex multi-storied structural view which is a blend of temple, fort and palatial architectural features.[2][3]
The temple was originally built to deify an image of Rama, as the chief deity, which was installed in the Rama Raja Temple inside the Orchha Fort complex. At present an image of Radha Krishna is worshiped in the temple.[1] The temple is noted for having one of the tallest Vimana among Hindu temples standing at 344 feet.
- ^ a b Mitra 2009, p. 43.
- ^ Singh & Singh 1991, p. 57.
- ^ Asher 2003, p. 57.