Vishwanath temple

This temple dedicated to Shiva dates back to the early part of the 11th century AD and is known for its sculptural wealth.

Facts At A Glance Built In Khajuraho temples were constructed between 950 and 1050 A.D. during the reign of Chandel Empire.

Description

The temple enshrines a three-headed image of Lord Brahma. Lions guard the northern entrance to the structure, while elephants flank the southern flight of steps that lead upto it. The exteriors are profusely carved, and facing the shrine is a Nandi Temple with a massive, 6 ft high Nandi bull.

Location

Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

Visiting Hours

September to March.

How To Get There

By Air A daily Boeing 737 service links Khajuraho with Delhi, Agra, Varanasi and Kathmandu.


By Rail The nearest railheads are Mahoba (64 km) and Harpalpur (94 km). Jhansi (175 km) and Satna (117 km) are convenient railheads for visitors from Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Agra and Varanasi.


By Road Khajuraho is connected by regular bus services with Mahoba, Harpalpur, Satna, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra, Jabalpur and Bhopal.