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Kandāriyā Mahādeva

Śiva · Khajuraho, Chhatarpur · Madhya Pradesh

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The high point of Chandela temple art

⭐ Why it is famous

The largest and finest of the Khajuraho temples, its 31 m śikhara carrying over 870 sculptures.

📜 Pilgrimage history

Built around 1030 CE under Chandela king Vidyadhara; part of the UNESCO World Heritage group of Khajuraho.

🕰️ Temple timings

Western group 08:00 – 17:00
Light and sound show after sunset

🙏 Darśan details

ASI ticket ₹40 Indians / ₹600 foreigners
Worship still offered at Matangeshwar next door, free
Allow half a day

🚉 Location & getting there

📍 Kandāriyā Mahādeva, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur24.8575, 79.9206 · Tap to open Google Maps

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Nearest railway station

Khajuraho (KURJ) — 6 km

Nearest bus stand

Khajuraho bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Khajuraho (HJR) — 5 km

By road

Buses from Jhansi (175 km) and Satna (115 km).

🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

🧭 Around the temple

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

💦 WaterfallRaneh Falls20 km away · best monsoonCanyon of pink granite with waterfalls on the Ken river.🏛️ MuseumKhajuraho Archaeological Museum1 km away · best morningSculptures salvaged from the temple complex.🐘 WildlifePanna National Park25 km away · best winterTiger reserve with gorge safaris along the Ken river.

🛏️ Where to stay

Hotels and resorts along Airport Road
Budget guesthouses in the old village

₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹2,500	₹5,500	₹14,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

🛕 Nearby temples

Śāradā Devī, Maihar

📌 Other attractions nearby

Eastern and southern temple groups
Raneh falls
Panna tiger reserve

📅 Best time to visit

October–March; Khajuraho dance festival in February