Chaturbhuj Temple

Chaturbhuj Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is situated at Orchha in Madhya Pradesh, India. The name Chaturbhuj is derived from the Sanskrit words four and arms, which literally means one who has four arms; and refers to Lord Vishnu.

The temple plan is a combination of temple and palace architecture. Built by Bir Singh Deo I (1605-26) the temple rises on a huge stone pedestal fifteen feet high. The sanctum is star-shaped. The central part of the temple rises to four storeys with three arched openings in each storey. except the third. which has false arched niches. It has the facade of the usual Bundela palace. From the top of the Chaturbhuj Temple are seen the Rama Raja Temple, Nau Chowk, or the courtyard surrounded by nine palaces as well as the Sawan-Bhadon (wind catchers).