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Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha

Orchha, Madhya Pradesh

Chaturbhuj Temple, dedicated to Vishnu, is a Hindu temple, 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. The temple has a complex multi-storied structural view which is a blend of temple, fort and palatial architectural features.

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Where it is

Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. Open in Google Maps

How to reach

• By train: nearest station Veerangana Laxmibai railway station (JHS), about 17 km by road.
• By air: Datia Airstrip (DPP), about 45 km by road.

In-depth temple guides nearby

• Khajuraho Group of Monuments (Kandariya Mahadeva and Matangeshwar) – Khajuraho, Chhatarpur district (about 175 km)
• Maa Sharda Temple, Maihar – Trikut hill, Maihar, Maihar district (formerly Satna district) (about 303 km)

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