Eastern Group of Temples (Jain)
Parshvanatha Temple
A cluster of Jain temples led by the Parshvanath Temple, with fine carvings and still visited by worshippers.
The Eastern Group lies south-east of the old village and centres on a Jain temple compound. It houses the Parshvanath, Adinath and Shantinath temples. The Parshvanath Temple, built in the mid-10th century, is the largest in the Eastern Group, famed for apsara carvings such as “The Woman Applying Makeup” and “The Girl Removing a Thorn.” The Adinath Temple is small but exquisitely detailed. Inside the Shantinath Temple stands a Jain tirthankara statue about 4.5 m tall, which worshippers still visit today. Entry is free. Shoes must be removed inside, and leather goods may not be worn in the temples.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Javari Temple
- Vamana Temple
- Duladeo Temple
- Archaeological Museum Khajuraho
- Varaha Temple
- Vishvanatha Temple
- Lakshmana Temple
- Matangeshwar Temple