Matangeshvara Temple, Khajuraho

Name: Matangeshvara Temple
Address: Khajuraho, India

#18 among attractions in Khajuraho

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The Matangeshvara temple is a Shiva temple in the Khajuraho town of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located among the Western group of temples. Among the Chandela-era monuments of Khajuraho, it is the only Hindu temple that is still actively used for worship. ()

Local name: मतंगेश्वर मन्दिर Established: XI centuryCoordinates: 24°51'7"N, 79°55'18"E

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Matangeshvara Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Lakshmana Temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Parvati Temple.

~560 ftNW
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Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho
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~800 ftNW
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Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Khajuraho
4 min walk • The Kandariya Mahadev Temple, a pinnacle of medieval Hindu architecture, is nestled within the renowned Khajuraho Group of Monuments in Madhya Pradesh, India. This magnificent temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the largest and most ornate in the complex, exemplifying...
~490 ftN
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Parvati Temple, Khajuraho
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of India, the Parvati Temple is a stunning example of the profound architectural prowess that flourished during the Chandela dynasty. Part of the illustrious Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh, this Hindu...
~170 ftE
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Varaha Temple, Khajuraho
1 min walk • Nestled within the heart of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central India, the Varaha Temple stands as a testament to the architectural and spiritual grandeur of the Chandela dynasty. This Hindu temple, dedicated to Varaha, the boar...
1 miSE
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27 min walk • The Jain temples of Khajuraho are a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho. They are located in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 kilometres southeast of the city of Jhansi.
~640 ftNE
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Nandi Temple, Khajuraho
4 min walk • The Nandi temple is a Hindu temple located in Khajuraho city of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Nandi, the bull which serves as the mount of Shiva, in Hindu epic.
~1060 ftNW
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Chitragupta Temple, Khajuraho
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~880 ftNW
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Chaturbhuj Temple, Khajuraho
5 min walk • Chaturbhuj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu in Khajuraho, India. This temple is also known as Jatakari Temple as it is situated in the village of Jatakari. The name Chaturbhuj is an epithet of Vishnu. The temple was built by Yasovarman of the Chandela Dynasty in c. 1100 CE.
~180 ftNE
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Lakshmi Temple, Khajuraho
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~860 ftNW
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Devi Jagadambi Temple, Khajuraho
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Which popular attractions are close to Matangeshvara Temple?

Nearby attractions include Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho (1 min walk), Varaha Temple, Khajuraho (1 min walk), Lakshmi Temple, Khajuraho (1 min walk), Parvati Temple, Khajuraho (3 min walk).

How to get to Matangeshvara Temple by public transport?

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Raja Yashovarman Bus stand Khajuraho (11 min walk)