Dress Code: Any decent outfit

Darshan Duration: 10 to 15 mins during weekdays. 30 to 45 mins during weekends.

Entry fee: Free for all devotees. Temple remains open on all days.

Total No.Of steps to climb: 22

Khajuraho Matangeshwar Temple Timings

• Temple Opening Hours: 5:00 am
• Abhishek: 5:00 am onwards
• Temple closing Hours: 8:30 pm

The devotees are allowed to write Om with Chandan on Shiv Ling. Jalabhishek, Bilwarchana can be performed. The devotees are allowed to touch Shiv Ling. Karthika Masa, Monday’s, Sivaratri festival days will be crowded. Amavasya day is an auspicious day for Darshan. Thousands of devotees worship Lord Shiv on Amavasya day. Bhog will be offered to Karthikeya at first. Three days the festival will be celebrated for Sivaratri.

Best Time to visit: Sep to May.

Matangeshwar Temple Khajuraho

This temple was built by the Chandel King Chandra Dev in the 9th century. Chandra Dev an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. This Shiv Ling is 18 feet tall ie. 9 feet tall from the basement and 9 feet under the basement. It is said that Chandra Dev installed Shiv Ling on top of Markata Mani. The rays from the Markata Mani believed to cure illness and bless devotees with positive energy. Lord Ganesha Idol is located at the temple entrance. Karthikeya and Maa Parvati Idols are located in Garbha Griha. This temple was named after Chandra Dev Guru Ji Matang.

Sivaratri festival commence on 12:00 am itself and at 6:00 am Aarti and Alankar will be performed. Hundreds of couples get married on Sivaratri day.

How to reach Khajuraho Matangeshwar Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Khajuraho which is 5.3 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Khajuraho which is 10 Km away.

By Road

1. Taxis are available from the Railway station and Airport to Temple complex.

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Best Time: Jun-Oct months. Water flow will be high.

Distance from Khajuraho: 18 Km away.

This beautiful canyon falls is of 5 Km long and 30 mt deep.

This fall is also called as Grand Canyon of India as the water flow through rocks resembles the Grand Canyon. Water to this fall is fed by the River Ken. This perennial fall runs through the oldest rocks.

Interesting Places nearby Raneh Falls

1. Khajuraho
2. Ken Gharial Sanctuary is located at the confluence of the Rivers Ken and Khudar
3. Pandav Falls is 30 Km away.
4. Panna National Park 122 Km away.

Reference Link: details

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This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. From the inscriptions, it is known that this temple was built by the King Ganda during 1025 – 1050 AD. This temple falls under Western Group which is a UNESCO world heritage. This is the largest temple of all temples in the complex with 31 mt tall Garbha Griha. The temple structure looks like a Huge Siva Linga. Temple consists of Ardha Mandapam, Maha Mandapam, Antarala and Garbha Griha. The Idols of four-armed Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu are seen in Garbha Griha.

Khajuraho Kandariya Mahadeva Temple Timings

Sunrise to Sunset. Not allowed 30 mins before Sunset.

Museum Timings: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Khajuraho Kandariya Mahadeva Temple Entry

One must carry Valid Photo ID proof as it is mandatory.

Major Festivals Celebrated

Makar Sankranti in January

Maha Sivaratri in Feb/ Mar.

Holi in March

Baisakhi in Apr

How to reach Khajuraho Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Khajuraho which is 5.3 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Khajuraho which is 10 Km away.

By Road

1. Taxis are available from the Railway station and Airport to Temple complex.

Reference Link: details

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This temple was built by the King Dhanga in the 11th Century AD. This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and is located between Lakshmana and Kandariya Temple. This temple falls under Western Group of temples and is part of UNESCO Heritage sites. Temple was built in Nagara style using Sandstone.

The Sanctum Sanctorum has the shrines of Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva and Parvati.  Huge Nandi statue which is 6 ft is located right opposite to the temple. Images of Elephants were carved on the Southern gate and Lion on the Northern gate. From the inscriptions, it is known that there supposed to be 80 temples but it is 25 now. The temple measures 87 ft x 46 ft.

From the inscriptions, it is known that King Dhangadeva installed two Lingas which is Stone and Emerald. Emerald Linga is missing in the temple.

Khajuraho Vishvanatha Temple Timings

Sunrise to Sunset. Not allowed 30 mins before Sunset.

Ticket Entry fees

Major Festivals Celebrated

Makar Sankranti in January

Maha Sivaratri in Feb/ Mar.

Holi in March

Baisakhi in Apr

Khajuraho Dance Festival

Festival Dates: 25Feb – 3 Mar.

Celebrated every year.

Artists perrform Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Bharatnatyam and Manipuri.

Venue: Chitragupt Temple and Vishvanath Temple.

How to reach Khajuraho Vishvanatha Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Khajuraho which is 5.3 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Khajuraho which is 10 Km away.

By Road

1. Taxis are available from the railway station and Airport to Temple complex.

Reference Link: details

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Opening Hours: Sunrise to Sunset.

Monuments remain open on all days.

Entry to the monuments will be closed 30 mins before Sunset.

Museum Opening Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Khajuraho Timings might differ on Holidays.

Khajuraho Entry Ticket Cost

Guide Charges

Language Allowance

Reference Link: details

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Khajuraho Temples History

These group of temples were constructed on high platforms. Khajuraho Temples are divided into 3 groups ie. Western Group, Eastern Group and Southern Group. It is said that there supposed to be 85 temples but now it is 25. These temples lost its glory around 1500 AD after the invasion.

Western Group Temples

Kandariya Mahadev, Lakshmana Temple, Chaunsath Yogini, Chitragupta Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Matageshwar Temple and Varah Temple.

Eastern Group Temples

Parshvanath Temple, Ghantai Temple, Aadinath Temple and Shantinath Temple.

Southern Group Temples

Duladev Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple and Bija Mandal etc.

Famous Khajuraho Temples List

Vishwanath Temple

This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and was built in the 11th Century by Chandelles. This temple is located between Lakshmana and Kandariya Temples.

Lakshmana Temple

This temple was built by the King Yasovarman during 930 – 950 AD. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Jagadamba Temple

This temple was built during 1002 – 102 AD by the King Ganda. This temple is situated in the Western Group and is southwest of Vishwanatha Temple.

Kandariya Temple

The height of Shikara is 100 ft. Inside Temple walls were carved with Thousands of Idols. This temple was built during 1025 – 1050 AD. This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. This is largest of all the temples with 31 mt tall Garbha Griha.

Chaunsat Yogini Temple

This is the ancient temple.

Chitragupta Temple

This temple resembles the Jagadamba Temple construction style.

The idol of Parshvanath was installed in 1860 AD.

Khajuraho Temples Entry fees

Timings: Sunrise to Sunset

Guide Charges

Language Allowance

Reference Link: details

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