50 Hindu Temples to Explore in Madhya Pradesh

Bajramath Temple is a rare temple located in Gyaraspur tehsil. This temple has three shrines or cells that are placed abreast. These shrines are enshrined by Jain idols that belong to the Digambara sect. The sculptures placed on the door frames and niches suggest that originally these shrines sheltered the Hindu Trinity.

Bandakpur is a small town in the district of Damoh in Madhya Pradesh, India. The town is known for a temple of Lord Shiva -the Jageshwar Nath temple. There is a main temple where Shiva-Linga is situated in main sanctum. Devi Parvati faces Shiva on an adjacent temple.

Bateshwar Temple is a group of Hindu temples. There is a group of small and big 200 temples made of sandstone in the group. These temples now become ruins. The group of temples spread over 25 acres of land. According to Madhya Pradesh's Archeology Directorate, this group of 200 temples was built during the reign of the Gurga-Pratihar dynasty.

Parsvanath Temple is one of the beautiful temples that are under the eastern group of temples of Khajuraho. Dedicated to one of the Jain Tirthankaras, it is considered to be one of the largest Jain temples present in India. The temple lies in the protected zone of the city and was constructed in around 954 AD. The architecture of this temple is so astonishing and a wonder to the eyes.

It's an awe-inspiring spectacle that showcases a panoramic view of the historic city of Bhopal. The temple was built in the honour of Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and her consort Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. Hence the name Lakshmi Narayan. Surrounded by greenery and an ancient beautifulness.

This cave complex consists of two caves of which one is a temple cave and the other is an underground cave which is in the form of a pool. The temple consists of Lord Shiva statue and the statue of a goddess. The most interesting aspect is that the pool cave has an unidentified source of water and was probably used as a bathing pool in ancient times.

Chaturbhuj is a Hindu temple excavated in a rock face in the Gwalior Fort, in c875 AD, by Alla, the son of Vaillabhatta, and the grandson of Nagarabhatta of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, in present-day Madhya Pradesh

Chaturbhuj Temple was constructed in 1100 AD and belongs to the southern group of Khajuraho temples. This west-facing temple stands on a square platform, which can be approached by a staircase of ten steps. A lot of peoples comes here to experience this architectural beauty every day.

Chausath Yogini Temple in Morena is located on a hilltop and one of the rarest of rare Hindu temples in India dedicated to the Tantric sect of Chausath or 64 Yogini. It is said that the design of the Indian Parliament is inspired by this temple in Morena. The Temples and monuments are well maintained by the archeological survey of India.

Chintaman Ganesh is the biggest temple of Lord Ganesha in Ujjain which dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries when the Paramaras ruled over Malwa.. This temple is built across the Kshipra river. The temple is located now in the middle of the town's market. The Ganesha idol enshrined in this temple is supposed to be swayamabhu . there are also so many interesting things in and around this temple.

Chitragupta Temple is a unique temple dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. The temple has the image of the Sun-God driving a seven-horse chariot. On the walls, you can see beautiful carvings of sura-sundaris and couples in erotic poses. Images of eleven-headed God Vishnu also adorn the walls of the temple. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.

A magnificient temple which was built in the valley of Damuru. The main attraction of this temple is the Huge shivlinga in the banks of river Shakkar. Daily a lot of devotees visit this temple and is also a popular attraction in Narsinghpur.

Devi Jagadambika Temple or Jagadambika Temple is one of a group of about 25 temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh is a World Heritage Site. The temples of Khajuraho were built by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty between the 10th and the 12th centuries.

This Hindu temple in Khajuraho is dedicated to the god Shiva in the form of a linga, which is deified in the sanctum. The temple is laid in the seven chariot plan. It is located on the bank of the Khodar River in the southern group of the Khajuraho Group of temples in Khajuraho village

This is an ancient temple which is located in the heart of vidisha. The Temple is visible from a long distance, due to its magnum height, and divided into two distinct parts, belonging to separate centuries. We can see the wonder of ancient architects in this temple. each and every small part of this temple is beautifully carved and this attracts a lot of tourists here.

This 10th century Shiva temple in Morena was a famous temple that attracts a lot of tourists. The interior of this temple comprises of beautifully carved sculptures depicting stories from the Puranas and several other mythological epics. Later in the 19th century, the temple was fortified by the Jat Ranas rulers.

The Ghantai Temple was dedicated to the Jain tirthankara Rishabhanatha, also known as Adinatha. The construction of the temple can be dated to approximately 995 CE during the reign of the Chandela king Dhanga. The name of the temple is derived from the beautifully carved figures of chains and bells on its tall and huge pillars. Apart from this, the temple is also famous for its ornamentation, stately form and classical architecture. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Import

It is one of the 51 major Shaktipeeths of India. Legend has it that Goddess Parvati took the form of Harsiddhi to kill two demons at the behest of Lord Shiva. The temple was built during the Maratha Period and has two towering deep stambhs that are lit up on the eve of every festival. The temple also offers accommodation.

This is a Majestic temple which was built in white marble built by ISKCON. The impeccably sculpted marble idols of Radha Madhana Mohan, Sri Krishna and Balram and Sri Gauri Nitai dressed in vibrantly colored dresses and beautiful jewelry will definitely lift your spirits. This temple was opened in 2006 and a lot of peoples visits this temple till now.

Jatashankar Temple is a natural cave and Hindu shrine located north of Pachmarhi. It is located in a deep ravine with enormous boulders perched above. The cave serves as a shrine to the God Shiva and is a popular destination for pilgrims and It contains stalagmites that are revered as naturally formed lingams.