Temple Details

Devi Jagadambi Temple   kajuraho


About Devi Jagadambi Temple

Devi Jagadambi Temple also known as Jagadambika Temple, built by the Chandela rulers between 1000 AD to 1025 AD originally it was dedicated to Lord Vishnu as the East facing door, the prominence given to the Lord Vishnu on the doorway to the sanctum.

Few believe that Ma Kali (Jagadamba) is actually an image of Parvati, painted in black. The temple is on the same platform of the Kandariya Mahadev but small in height.

The small town of Khajuraho in the Chatarpur district is the site of dozens of Shiva, Vishnu, and Jain temples, which were built between the 9th and 12th centuries under the aegis of the Chandella dynasty which ruled in central India. Of about 85 temples said to have been erected at this site only about twenty-five have survived. The compact temples, none of which are very large, stand on high plinths (jagatis) lifting them from their environs, instead of the usual enclosure walls. The sensuous sculptures that decorate them, some of which are explicitly erotic, are among the masterpieces of Indian art. The sculptures have been read as relating to Tantric practices. Noted for its exquisite sculptures including several of erotic couples, the Jagadambi temple dates from the mid-11th century and has a sanctuary with a passageway preceded by a hall with a porch. The outer walls are completely covered with sculptures. Rearing beasts are positioned in the wall recesses.

By Road

Khajuraho city is very well connected by Jhansi, Orchha, Satna, Katni, Bandhavgarh, Chattarpur etc. Usually, tourists arrive at Jhansi Railway Station by train and take taxi car to travel to Khajuraho, via Orchha or directly. From Jhansi, Khajuraho is just 200kms.Similarly, those who are arriving at Satna railway station can hire a taxi from here to reach Khajuraho by road. Similarly, those who want to reach Khajuraho from Bandhavgarh, they can travel by road via Katni-Pawai-Amanganj-Panna of 240km/05:00hrs.

By Rail

The nearest railhead is the Khajuraho Railway Station at a distance of 9 km from the temple. Similarly those who wish to travel Khajuraho from Varanasi can now travel by Bundelkhand Link Express Train (1108A) which connects Khajuraho – Varanasi. Both are very much proposed in most of the proposed tour itineraries so with the introduction of this train, one can now travel more comfortably at low fare.
Those who are coming from Mumbai/Kolkata can reach Satna Railway Station to travel Khajuraho at a distance of 130kms.

By Air

The nearest airport is the Khajuraho Airport at a distance of 9.2 km from the temple.

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The small town of Khajuraho in the Chatarpur district is the site of dozens of Shiva, Vishnu, and Jain temples, which were built between the 9th and 12th centuries under the aegis of the Chandella dynasty which ruled in central India. Of about 85 temples said to have been erected at this site only about twenty-five have survived. The compact temples, none of which are very large, stand on high plinths (jagatis) lifting them from their environs, instead of the usual enclosure walls. The sensuous sculptures that decorate them, some of which are explicitly erotic, are among the masterpieces of Indian art. The sculptures have been read as relating to Tantric practices. Noted for its exquisite sculptures including several of erotic couples, the Jagadambi temple dates from the mid-11th century and has a sanctuary with a passageway preceded by a hall with a porch. The outer walls are completely covered with sculptures. Rearing beasts are positioned in the wall recesses.

The temple is open for devotees from 7 AM to 6 PM.