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Popular Unexplored All History & Culture (2) Ajaigarh Fort Located on the outskirts of the Kajuraho town, Ajaigarh Fort shows the architectural talents of the Chandela Kings. History says that this impressive fortress was built by them when their power in the area was declining. Ajaigarh Fort stands at an altitude of 1,111 meters on a flat-topped projec... More Kalinjar Fort A hub of classic monuments and sculptures, the Kalinjar Fort has a magnificient history. This colossal fortress contains numerous temples and structures within it, which replicate the creative expertise of the Chandela dynasty. Like all other forts, this massive fort also is built for the purpose of... More Religious (12) Adinath Temple A sumptuously decorated temple with beautiful sculptures, Adinath Temple is dedicated to the Jain saint, Adinath. Believed to be built in the 11th century, this temple is an important constituent of the Jain group of temples. The walls are adorned with beautifully carved figures of court musicians. ... More Chitragupta Temple An ancient shrine, dedicated to Lord Surya, Chitragupta Temple faces eastwards to the rising sun. A 11th century old monument this temple enshrines an impressive 5 ft high image of Lord Surya in a standing posture driving a chariot of seven horses. Fabulously carved walls, which depicts voluptuous... More Devi Jagdamba Temple Devi Jagdambi Temple is famed for its erotic and intensely carved figures. A smaller and delicately balanced temple is bedecked with some of the premium figurines at Khajuraho. The Garbha Griha of this superb shrine houses a huge image of the goddess of the Universe. The temple also displays a dazz... More Dulhadev Temple The last temple among the Southern Group of Temples of Khajuraho Dulhadev Temple lies to the south of Ghantai temple. Built in the year 1130 AD, the lovely shrine is a classic example of Chandela art and architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this is a small five chambered shrine, with a closed ha... More Javari Temple A notable Hindu Temple, Javari Temple is located at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. It comes under the eastern group of Khajuraho temples. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this is a comparatively smaller shrine, built between 1075 and 1100 AD. This fascinating holy spot displays typical splendor of the ancien... More Kandariya Mahadev Temple The most awesome and the largest temple in Khajuraho, Kandariya Mahadev Temple is built in around 1025–1050 AD. A typical sandstone structure, the temple is dedicated to Shiva with a linga at the center of the Garbha Griha. The elaborately engraved main shrine is bejeweled with more than 800 image... More Lakshmana Temple A well-Preserved Stone Temple of Khajuraho, the famous Lakshmana Temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu. The east-facing temple is carved with the images of more than 600 gods and goddesses of the Hindu mythology. The delicately carved outer wall is only a beginning, every nook and corner of this m... More Lakshmi Temple Khajuraho, a small town in Madhya Pradesh is famed for its temples with wonderful sculptures. It is believed that there were 85 temples in the regions, out of which 25 exist at present. Lakhmi temple, dedicated to goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of wealth, belongs to the Western Group of temples. A... More Matangesvara Temple One of the oldest temples in Khajuraho, Matangeshvara temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Made up of highly polished sandstone, the eight feet shivlingam is considered to be one among the largest in India. Unlike all the other ancient temples of Khajuraho, Matangeswara temple is not besieged in the... More Parsvanath Temple Dedicated to one of the Jain theerthankaras, Parsvanath temple falls under the eastern group of temples of Khajuraho. Considered as the largest of the Jain temples, Parsvanath Temple lies in the protected zone. The sanctum of this medium sized shrine is adorned by the idol of Parsvanath. One of the... More Vaman Temple Dedicated to Lord Vaman - the dwarf lord, this lovely temple belongs to the eastern group of temples. Situated north of the Khajuraho village Vaman temple presents a pretty sigh of a lush greenery of barley fields as its background. The temple architecture is similar to that of the largest temple... More Viswanath Temple One among the western group temples, the magnificent Vishvanath Temple situates on north-eastern corner of the Western Group complex. This temple, which is dedicated to lord Shiva, has an exquisite marble Shivalinga as the main deity. The temple measures about 27.4 m x 13.7 m and only two subsidiary... More Miscellaneous (1) Sound and Light Show The Light and Sound show on the Western Group of temples complex the reminds the life and times of the great Chandela Kings and mark out the story of the exclusive temples from the 10th Century to the present day. The 50-minute fascinating show is held in every evening and it runs in Hindi and in En... More History & Culture (7) Archaeological Museum Khajuraho is largely acclaimed for its celebrated group of medieval temples embellished with awe-inspiring sculptures. In 1910, W.A. Jardine, an innovative local officer of the British government collected the loose sculptures and architectural members of the ruined temples of Khajuraho and preserve... More Beni Sagar Dam Situated within the outskirts of Khajuraho city, Beni Sagar Dam is a fast emerging picnic spot in the locality. Built across the majestic Khudar River, this dam offers lovely water spread of 7.7 square kilometer, which provides excellent opportunities of great fun. Beni Sagar Dam is a perfect place... More Dhubela Museum Located in an old fort, Dhubela Museum on the Jhansi-Khajuraho road showcases many artifacts from the ancient to the modern era. A visit to this museum provides a deep insight on the history, development and decline of the great Bundelas of Khajuraho. The architectural grandeur and historical eni... More Gangau Dam A natural dam at the convergence of the beautiful Ken and Simiri Rivers, Gangau dam is an ideal picnic spot for nature-lovers, anglers and the adventure minded. Flanked by the Panna National Park and the Gangu Sanctuary, this dam presents a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The land in the surroundi... More Jain Museum This museum houses more than hundred Jain sculptures and was inaugurated in the year 1987. Located with in the Jain Temple Complex, this circular building is also known as Sahu Shantiprasad Jain Kala Sangrahalaya. Jain Museum holds a modern circular gallery filled with statues of 24 tirthankars, al... More Shilpgram A genuine attempt to promote the centuries old Indian culture, Shilpgram, allures the tourists with its heart throbbing performances of folk arts. Located at the heart of Khajuraho, this brilliant venture is a government run cultural center started in the year 1998. Spread over a vast area of ten ... More State Museum of Tribal and Folk Art Placed within Chandela Cultural Complex in Khajuraho, State Museum of Tribal and Folk Art symbolize the best of Indian civilization and custom and its fusion with foreign cultures that came through trade and incursion. A fine assemblage of masterpieces of tribal and folk art and artifacts from all o... More Religious (7) Beejamandal Temple A not yet excavated ruined temple of Khajuraho, Beejamandal temple is located at Vidisha. The popular belief is that this formation was under a huge stack of earth which was marked on the top by a white stone. From time immemorial the villagers regularly lit the holy oil-lamp each night on this moun... More Brahma Temple Built in 900, Brahma Temple is situated on the banks of the Ninora Tal, the largest tank in Khajuraho. It contains the images of Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. A small square shaped shrine, Brahma Temple rests on twelve pillars of granite at an elevation of 11 feet high platform. The lofty roof, wh... More Chaturbhuj Temple Chausath Yogini Temple The oldest temple in Khajuraho, Chausath Yogini Temple is dedicated to the 64 yoginis who are the materialization of the Mother Goddess Shakti. Believed to be a 9th century monument, this temple is in a dilapidated state and the public access is restricted in this area. Small shrines dedicated to... More Ghantai Temple Built in between the years 950 and 1050 AD, Ghantai temple is one among the three famous Jain Temples found in Khajuraho. Like other ancient temples, this fascinating shrine also is in ruins, yet, it provides a bit of its original charm. The walls of the temple is ornamented by marvelous a fresco w... More Shantinath Temple A famous Jain temple of Digambar sect, Shanthinath Temple belongs to the Eastern group of temples. Though this shrine resembles the other ancient temples in Khajuraho, it is somewhat a newly built temple. Dedicated to the Jain saint Adinath, this marvelous shrine has acquired the status of an import... More Varaha Temple History & Culture (9) Ajaigarh Fort Located on the outskirts of the Kajuraho town, Ajaigarh Fort shows the architectural talents of the Chandela Kings. History says that this impressive fortress was built by them when their power in the area was declining. Ajaigarh Fort stands at an altitude of 1,111 meters on a flat-topped projec... More Archaeological Museum Khajuraho is largely acclaimed for its celebrated group of medieval temples embellished with awe-inspiring sculptures. In 1910, W.A. Jardine, an innovative local officer of the British government collected the loose sculptures and architectural members of the ruined temples of Khajuraho and preserve... More Beni Sagar Dam Situated within the outskirts of Khajuraho city, Beni Sagar Dam is a fast emerging picnic spot in the locality. Built across the majestic Khudar River, this dam offers lovely water spread of 7.7 square kilometer, which provides excellent opportunities of great fun. Beni Sagar Dam is a perfect place... More Dhubela Museum Located in an old fort, Dhubela Museum on the Jhansi-Khajuraho road showcases many artifacts from the ancient to the modern era. A visit to this museum provides a deep insight on the history, development and decline of the great Bundelas of Khajuraho. The architectural grandeur and historical eni... More Gangau Dam A natural dam at the convergence of the beautiful Ken and Simiri Rivers, Gangau dam is an ideal picnic spot for nature-lovers, anglers and the adventure minded. Flanked by the Panna National Park and the Gangu Sanctuary, this dam presents a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The land in the surroundi... More Jain Museum This museum houses more than hundred Jain sculptures and was inaugurated in the year 1987. Located with in the Jain Temple Complex, this circular building is also known as Sahu Shantiprasad Jain Kala Sangrahalaya. Jain Museum holds a modern circular gallery filled with statues of 24 tirthankars, al... More Kalinjar Fort A hub of classic monuments and sculptures, the Kalinjar Fort has a magnificient history. This colossal fortress contains numerous temples and structures within it, which replicate the creative expertise of the Chandela dynasty. Like all other forts, this massive fort also is built for the purpose of... More Shilpgram A genuine attempt to promote the centuries old Indian culture, Shilpgram, allures the tourists with its heart throbbing performances of folk arts. Located at the heart of Khajuraho, this brilliant venture is a government run cultural center started in the year 1998. Spread over a vast area of ten ... More State Museum of Tribal and Folk Art Placed within Chandela Cultural Complex in Khajuraho, State Museum of Tribal and Folk Art symbolize the best of Indian civilization and custom and its fusion with foreign cultures that came through trade and incursion. A fine assemblage of masterpieces of tribal and folk art and artifacts from all o... More Religious (19) Adinath Temple A sumptuously decorated temple with beautiful sculptures, Adinath Temple is dedicated to the Jain saint, Adinath. Believed to be built in the 11th century, this temple is an important constituent of the Jain group of temples. The walls are adorned with beautifully carved figures of court musicians. ... More Beejamandal Temple A not yet excavated ruined temple of Khajuraho, Beejamandal temple is located at Vidisha. The popular belief is that this formation was under a huge stack of earth which was marked on the top by a white stone. From time immemorial the villagers regularly lit the holy oil-lamp each night on this moun... More Brahma Temple Built in 900, Brahma Temple is situated on the banks of the Ninora Tal, the largest tank in Khajuraho. It contains the images of Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu. A small square shaped shrine, Brahma Temple rests on twelve pillars of granite at an elevation of 11 feet high platform. The lofty roof, wh... More Chaturbhuj Temple Chausath Yogini Temple The oldest temple in Khajuraho, Chausath Yogini Temple is dedicated to the 64 yoginis who are the materialization of the Mother Goddess Shakti. Believed to be a 9th century monument, this temple is in a dilapidated state and the public access is restricted in this area. Small shrines dedicated to... More Chitragupta Temple An ancient shrine, dedicated to Lord Surya, Chitragupta Temple faces eastwards to the rising sun. A 11th century old monument this temple enshrines an impressive 5 ft high image of Lord Surya in a standing posture driving a chariot of seven horses. Fabulously carved walls, which depicts voluptuous... More Devi Jagdamba Temple Devi Jagdambi Temple is famed for its erotic and intensely carved figures. A smaller and delicately balanced temple is bedecked with some of the premium figurines at Khajuraho. The Garbha Griha of this superb shrine houses a huge image of the goddess of the Universe. The temple also displays a dazz... More Dulhadev Temple The last temple among the Southern Group of Temples of Khajuraho Dulhadev Temple lies to the south of Ghantai temple. Built in the year 1130 AD, the lovely shrine is a classic example of Chandela art and architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this is a small five chambered shrine, with a closed ha... More Ghantai Temple Built in between the years 950 and 1050 AD, Ghantai temple is one among the three famous Jain Temples found in Khajuraho. Like other ancient temples, this fascinating shrine also is in ruins, yet, it provides a bit of its original charm. The walls of the temple is ornamented by marvelous a fresco w... More Javari Temple A notable Hindu Temple, Javari Temple is located at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. It comes under the eastern group of Khajuraho temples. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this is a comparatively smaller shrine, built between 1075 and 1100 AD. This fascinating holy spot displays typical splendor of the ancien... More Kandariya Mahadev Temple The most awesome and the largest temple in Khajuraho, Kandariya Mahadev Temple is built in around 1025–1050 AD. A typical sandstone structure, the temple is dedicated to Shiva with a linga at the center of the Garbha Griha. The elaborately engraved main shrine is bejeweled with more than 800 image... More Lakshmana Temple A well-Preserved Stone Temple of Khajuraho, the famous Lakshmana Temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu. The east-facing temple is carved with the images of more than 600 gods and goddesses of the Hindu mythology. The delicately carved outer wall is only a beginning, every nook and corner of this m... More Lakshmi Temple Khajuraho, a small town in Madhya Pradesh is famed for its temples with wonderful sculptures. It is believed that there were 85 temples in the regions, out of which 25 exist at present. Lakhmi temple, dedicated to goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of wealth, belongs to the Western Group of temples. A... More Matangesvara Temple One of the oldest temples in Khajuraho, Matangeshvara temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Made up of highly polished sandstone, the eight feet shivlingam is considered to be one among the largest in India. Unlike all the other ancient temples of Khajuraho, Matangeswara temple is not besieged in the... More Parsvanath Temple Dedicated to one of the Jain theerthankaras, Parsvanath temple falls under the eastern group of temples of Khajuraho. Considered as the largest of the Jain temples, Parsvanath Temple lies in the protected zone. The sanctum of this medium sized shrine is adorned by the idol of Parsvanath. One of the... More Shantinath Temple A famous Jain temple of Digambar sect, Shanthinath Temple belongs to the Eastern group of temples. Though this shrine resembles the other ancient temples in Khajuraho, it is somewhat a newly built temple. Dedicated to the Jain saint Adinath, this marvelous shrine has acquired the status of an import... More Vaman Temple Dedicated to Lord Vaman - the dwarf lord, this lovely temple belongs to the eastern group of temples. Situated north of the Khajuraho village Vaman temple presents a pretty sigh of a lush greenery of barley fields as its background. The temple architecture is similar to that of the largest temple... More Varaha Temple Viswanath Temple One among the western group temples, the magnificent Vishvanath Temple situates on north-eastern corner of the Western Group complex. This temple, which is dedicated to lord Shiva, has an exquisite marble Shivalinga as the main deity. The temple measures about 27.4 m x 13.7 m and only two subsidiary... More Miscellaneous (1) Sound and Light Show The Light and Sound show on the Western Group of temples complex the reminds the life and times of the great Chandela Kings and mark out the story of the exclusive temples from the 10th Century to the present day. The 50-minute fascinating show is held in every evening and it runs in Hindi and in En... More Suggest an attraction in Khajuraho Have we missed your favorite attraction in Khajuraho? Tell us about it and we'll add it. Attraction: Please enter attraction name Optional The fields below are optional, but filling these will help us a lot. 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