About
Perched on a scenic hillock overlooking the Narmada River, this 10th-century circular hypaethral temple was built during the reign of the Kalachuri Dynasty. Unlike typical yogini temples containing 64 shrines, this unique structure holds 81 carved stone yogini cells surrounding a central sanctum dedicated to Shiva and Parvati riding Nandi.
Highlights
81 carved stone yogini statues dating to 1000 CE
Gauri-Shankar central sanctum built by Queen Alhanadevi
Panoramic vantage point overlooking Narmada valley
Location
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Standing tall on a hillock next to Bhedaghat, the Chausath Yogini Temple is one of India's few preserved circular yogini temples, celebrated for its Kalachuri stone craftsmanship.
