Vishvanatha Temple
विश्वनाथ मंदिर
A Shiva temple completed in 1002 with finely carved sculpture, facing a pavilion that houses a giant bull statue.
Vishvanatha Temple was built around 1002 by King Dhanga of the Chandela dynasty and is dedicated to Shiva. Second in size only to the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, it follows the same five-part layout, of which two corner shrines survive. The apsara sculptures on the outer walls strike varied poses, showing everyday actions such as writing a letter, looking in a mirror and removing a thorn. It is one of the finest examples of Khajuraho carving. Facing the temple is the Nandi pavilion, which houses a richly carved sandstone bull about 2.2 m tall. It stands in the northeast of the Western Group.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset (West Group ticket)
Nearby sights
- Varaha Temple
- Khajuraho Light and Sound Show
- Lakshmana Temple
- Matangeshwar Temple
- Western Group of Temples
- Archaeological Museum Khajuraho
- Chitragupta Temple
- Devi Jagadambi Temple