Chaturbhuja Temple

Chaturbhuja Temple

Chaturbhuja Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is situated at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, India. Built in the year 875, it is constructed within a later colonnade. The temple consists of a sanctum with pancha-ratha Shikhara, a vestibule and a porch. The temple also has a curved tower with a small porch.

It is of particular significance in human history as on its walls is the first recorded use of the symbol "0".


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