22 TemplesMadhya PradeshUpdated 2026

Famous Temples in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh has 22 famous temples listed here, including Omkareshwar Temple, Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Kandariya Mahadeva Temple. Each guide covers location, deity, history, timings, dress code and how to reach.

All Temples in Madhya Pradesh

Omkareshwar Temple
Madhya Pradesh

Omkareshwar Temple

Omkareshwar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in Mandhata, nearby Khandwa city in Khandwa district of the Indian state of Madhya…

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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
Madhya Pradesh

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (IAST: mahākāleśvara) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, shrines which are said…

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Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple (Devanagari: कंदारिया महादेव मंदिर, Kandāriyā Mahādeva Mandir), meaning "the Great God of the Cave", is the largest…

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Lakshmana Temple
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Lakshmana Temple

The Lakshmana Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple built by Yashovarman during the Chandela dynasty located in Khajuraho, India. It is dedicated to…

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Bhojeshwar Temple
Raisen, Madhya Pradesh

Bhojeshwar Temple

The Bhojeshwar Temple (IAST: Bhojeśvara) is an incomplete Hindu temple in Bhojpur village of Madhya Pradesh, India. Dedicated to Shiva, it houses a…

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Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha
Madhya Pradesh

Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha

Chaturbhuj Temple, dedicated to Vishnu, is a Hindu temple, situated at Orchha in Madhya Pradesh, India. The name Chaturbhuj is a combination of…

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Chitragupta Temple
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Chitragupta Temple

The Chitragupta temple is an 11th century temple of Surya (sun god) in the Khajuraho town of Madhya Pradesh, India. Architecturally, it is very…

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Vishvanath Temple
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Vishvanath Temple

The Vishvanatha Temple is a Hindu temple in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located among the western group of Khajuraho Monuments, a UNESCO World…

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Devi Jagadambi Temple
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Devi Jagadambi Temple

Devi Jagadambika Temple or Jagadambika Temple is one of a group of about 25 temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. Along with the other…

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Teli ka Temple
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Teli ka Temple

Teli Temple, also known as Teli ka Temple, is a Hindu temple located within the Gwalior Fort in Madhya Pradesh, India. Dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu…

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Duladeo Temple
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Duladeo Temple

The Duladeo Temple (Devanagri: दुलादेव मंदिर) is a Hindu temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva in the…

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Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli
Morena, Madhya Pradesh

Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli

The Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli, also known as Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple, is an 11th-century temple in Morena district in the Indian state of…

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Brahma Temple
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Brahma Temple

Brahma Temple is a ninth or early tenth century temple and is located at Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, India. Although titled after the Hindu god…

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Kal Bhairav temple
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Kal Bhairav temple

Kal Bhairav temple is a Hindu temple located in the Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Kal Bhairav, the guardian deity of the…

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Varaha Temple
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Varaha Temple

The Varaha Temple at Khajuraho (Devanagri: वराह मंदिर) enshrines a colossal monolithic image of Varaha, the boar avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu.…

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Chausath Yogini Temple, Khajuraho
Madhya Pradesh

Chausath Yogini Temple, Khajuraho

The Chausath Yogini temple is a ruined Yogini temple in the Khajuraho town of Madhya Pradesh, India. Dated to the late 9th century, it is the oldest…

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Lakshmi Temple, Khajuraho
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Lakshmi Temple, Khajuraho

Lakshmi Temple (Devanagari: लक्ष्मी मंदिर) is a small Hindu temple in Khajuraho, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is part of the…

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Nandi Temple
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Nandi Temple

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…

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Matangeshvara temple, Khajuraho
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Matangeshvara temple, Khajuraho

The Matangeshvara temple (IAST: Matangeśvara Mandir) is a Shiva temple in the Khajuraho town of Madhya Pradesh, India. Among the Chandela-era…

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Lalguan Mahadeva temple
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

Lalguan Mahadeva temple

The Lalguan Mahadeva temple is a ruined Shiva temple in the Khajuraho town of Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Nachna-Kuthara
Panna, Madhya Pradesh

Nachna-Kuthara

Nachna Hindu temples, also referred to as Nachana temples or Hindu temples at Nachna-Kuthara, in Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Sasbahu Temple
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Sasbahu Temple

Sas Bahu Temples, also called the Sasa-Baku Temples (in Pali), Sas aur Bahu ke Mandir, Sas-Bahu Twin Temples, are the 11th-century twin temples in…

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Detailed Darshan Guides for Madhya Pradesh

Mahakaleshwar Temple Timings 2026, Bhasma Aarti Schedule

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Temples in Madhya Pradesh: FAQs

Which are the most famous temples in Madhya Pradesh?
The most visited temples in Madhya Pradesh include Omkareshwar Temple, Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Lakshmana Temple, Bhojeshwar Temple.
How many famous temples are listed for Madhya Pradesh?
This page lists 22 famous temples in Madhya Pradesh, each with its own guide.
What is the best time to visit temples in Madhya Pradesh?
October to March Winter is pleasant for darshan and sightseeing. May–June can be very hot and July–September brings monsoon rain.
Which is the oldest temple in Madhya Pradesh on this list?
Many temples in Madhya Pradesh are centuries old. See the history section of each guide, for example Omkareshwar Temple and Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga.
Are temples in Madhya Pradesh free to enter?
General darshan is free at almost all temples. Special pujas, sevas and quick darshan tickets may cost extra.
What are the usual temple timings in Madhya Pradesh?
Most temples open early morning (around 5 to 6 AM), close for a short break around midday and reopen in the evening till about 8 to 9 PM. Open each guide for that temple's details.
Which deities are worshipped in Madhya Pradesh temples?
Temples here are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, Devi and other forms of the divine.
How do I plan a temple tour in Madhya Pradesh?
Group temples by city or district, start early in the morning, keep the afternoon break in mind and use the "Temples Near" section on each guide.
Is there a dress code for temples in Madhya Pradesh?
Yes, most temples expect modest, traditional clothes. Footwear is removed before entering and photography is usually not allowed inside the sanctum.