Matangeshvara temple, Khajuraho
मतंगेश्वर मन्दिर
also known as Mritang Mahadeo temple, Mrityunjaya Mahadeva temple, Svrargarohana monument in Khajuraho
“10th-century Shiva temple”
Coordinates
24.85°N · 79.92°E
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About
he Matangeshvara temple is a Shiva temple in the Khajuraho town of Madhya Pradesh, India. Among the Chandela-era monuments of Khajuraho, it is the only Hindu temple that is still actively used for worship. As part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, the temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986 because of its art, architecture, and testimony to the Chandela culture.
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Before you go
Open sunrise to sunset
The temple is open to visitors from sunrise to sunset. Exact AM/PM hours are not confirmed by any authoritative source; plan to arrive well before sunset on the same day.
Very large crowds during Mahashivratri mela
Mahashivratri (February or March) draws a multi-day fair attended by roughly 25,000 devotees per Wikipedia. Expect heavy crowding, queue waits, and limited parking around the temple for several days around the festival.
Active place of worship — observe temple etiquette
Unlike the other Khajuraho Group monuments, this temple remains in active daily worship. Visitors are expected to observe standard Hindu temple etiquette; specific dress-code or photography rules are not published by any authoritative source — please follow staff instructions on-site.
Where it stands
Chhatarpur district, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh
24.85193°, 79.92172°
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