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Lakshmana Temple in Khajuraho

This temple is dedicated to the divine trinity of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva along with Goddess Lakshmi, wife of Lord Vishnu.
Dating from 930-950 AD it is one of earliest Khajuraho stone temples going in Khajuraho. Considering its age, the Lakshmana Temple is remarkably well-preserved; in fact it is one of the best [...]

Chaunsath Yogini Temple in Khajuraho

Built in the 900 AD this is the oldest surviving temple in the group made solely of granite and dedicated to Goddess Kali.
To the southwest of the Western Group (along a not very congenial pathway) is the Chaunsath Yogini shrine dedicated to the 64 yoginis or manifestations of the Mother Goddess.

Kandariya Mahadeo

The 31m high temple is the largest and most typical Khajuraho temple with exquisite carvings and intricate and detailed craftsmanship in stone depicting divine deities, celestial maidens, eternal lovers, gods and goddesses. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and enshrines the ‘linga’.