Chausath Yogini Temple
चौंसठ योगिनी मंदिर
Khajuraho’s oldest surviving temple, built of rough granite, with sixty-four small shrines originally lining its courtyard.
The Chausath Yogini Temple stands on a raised platform south-west of the Western Group, beside Shiv Sagar lake. Dating to around the 9th century, it is the only temple in Khajuraho built of granite and the oldest one still standing. It takes the form of an open rectangular courtyard, originally lined with sixty-four small shrines dedicated to the yogini goddesses. About thirty-odd remain today. Its style is starkly different from the ornate carvings of the other temples and carries early Tantric influences. Few visitors come, entry is free, and it can easily be reached on foot as part of a walk around the Western Group.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
- Devi Jagadambi Temple
- Matangeshwar Temple
- Lakshmana Temple
- Western Group of Temples
- Varaha Temple
- Khajuraho Light and Sound Show
- Chitragupta Temple