Brahma Temple

Built in 900 CE, the temple tumbled a few years ago, and was renovated by ASI. Given the temple is located on a road, it is now more than ever prone to fall. The main idol placed in the sanctorum is a SHIV LING with three faces that resemble TRIDEV. The lake situated behind the temple need to be cleaned by civic authority to make visiting this temple a scenic experience.

These temples are not merely monuments but symphonies in stone, where every surface breathes with life, emotion, and the divine artistry of the Chandela dynasty.”

Brahma Temple (c. 900 CE) Brahma Temple is situated on the banks of Khajuraho Nenura Tal Lake. ARCHITECTURE It is a small square temple, built on the tri-rath plan. The Shikhara this temple is pyramidal. Internally, this temple is square and rests on twelve pillars of granite. Sand and granite stones have been used in the construction of this temple. This complete temple is constructed on a small Jagati, a lattice has been constructed on the side wall of the temple. A four-faced Shivalinga has been established in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Since Brahma also has 4 faces, the temple is mistakenly called Brahma Temple. Originally this temple was dedicated to Vishnu as the idol of Vishnu is engraved on the lintel of this temple.

A small temple made of simple design, dedicated to Lord Brahma. It does not have many carvings like other temples but looks old and beautiful. The place is clean and quiet, good for a short visit. It may not feel very special if you like detailed artwork.

This temple with a simple plan and design and with the sikhara made of sandstone and the body of granite, occupies a fine position on the bank of the Khajuraho sagar or Ninora-tal. It is miscalled Brahma on account of a four-faced linga now enshrined in the sanctum, but must have originally been dedicated to Vishnu as shown by his figure carved centrally on the lintel of the sanctum-doorway. It is a modest structure, comprising a sanctum and a porch, the later now completely lost and the former roofed by a pyramidal sikhara of receding tiers of pidhas, crowned by a prominent bell-member. The sanctum is cruciform externally with projections on each side, and square internally, resting on twelve plain pilasters of granite. The projection on the east contains the entrance and that on the west is pierced with a smaller doorway, while the lateral projections on the remaining two sides contain plain latticed windows. Except for the bodly modelled figures of the Brahmanical Trinity on the lintel and Ganga and Yamuna at the base, its doorway is plain. Its jangha (wall) divided into two registers and standing on simple basement mouldings is also plain. Despite some difference in details this temple belongs to the same conception and early structural phase the Lalguan-Mahadeva with which it shares a common plan, design, ornaments and building material. It is consequently assignable to circa 900. (Information from ASI)

The temple is believed to be named after the Hindu Lord Brahma owing to the presence of a four-faced linga in the sanctum that represents the Creator of the World. However, historians are of the view that the temple was wrongly named, and it was actually dedicated to the Hindu Lord Vishnu. The reason for this belief is the presence of Vishnu's image on the lintel of the door of the sanctum. Adding to the marvellous architecture of the sanctum is a pyramid-shaped sikhara or apex. Constructed using sandstone and granite, the temple is beautiful and awe-inspiring.

Brahma Temple, an architectural marvel, is an intrinsic part of the Eastern Group of Khajuraho Temples. Built in AD 900, it is renowned for being one of the oldest structures in this temple complex. It is located on the banks of Khajur Lake or Khajuraho Sagar. The temple is believed to be named after the Hindu Lord Brahma owing to the presence of a four-faced linga in the sanctum that represents the Creator of the World. However, historians are of the view that the temple was wrongly named, and it was actually dedicated to the Hindu Lord Vishnu. The reason for this belief is the presence of Vishnu’s image on the lintel of the door of the sanctum. Adding to the marvellous architecture of the sanctum is a pyramid-shaped sikhara or apex. Constructed using sandstone and granite, the temple is beautiful and awe-inspiring.

The temple is located on the banks of Khajuraho Sagar lake. It is incorrectly called Brahma Temple due to a misunderstanding by the local devotees ages ago. The sanctum of the temple contains a four-faced lingam, the symbol of Shiva, and local worshippers mistook this for a sculpture of the God Brahma, who is depicted in mythology with four faces facing the four cardinal directions. The garbhagriha (sanctum) also contains figures of Vishnu. However, they are believed to have been added later as the stones used are different from those used to make the temple. The temple was built in either ninth and earlier half of the tenth century.