Devi Jagadambi Temple
देवी जगदम्बी मंदिर
A refined temple sharing a platform with the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, whose outer carvings of apsaras and lovers are considered among the most beautiful.
The Devi Jagadambi Temple was originally dedicated to Vishnu, but was later rededicated to Parvati, the goddess of the Himalayas, who is known locally as Jagadambi. Inside is a black statue of the goddess. The temple is modest in size, but the apsaras, deities and lovers carved across the three tiers of its outer friezes are well proportioned and graceful. They are often regarded as among the finest carvings in Khajuraho. It shares a platform with the Kandariya Mahadev Temple and a small Mahadev shrine, so you can visit all of them together.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset (West Group ticket)
Nearby sights
- Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
- Chitragupta Temple
- Western Group of Temples
- Khajuraho Light and Sound Show
- Matangeshwar Temple
- Lakshmana Temple
- Varaha Temple
- Vishvanatha Temple