Chitragupta Temple Khajuraho

About Chitragupta Temple Khajuraho

The Chitragupta temple is located in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh and is dedicated to Lord Chitragupt and Lord Surya. The temple is built by Chandela rulers in 1023 A.D. It faces the east and is the only Sun Temple at Khajuraho. It also has houses of a beautiful 5-foot-standing idol of Lord Surya driving a chariot, which is pulled by seven horses. The Khajuraho Dance Festival is an important festival for this temple.

How to Reach Khajuraho Chitragupta Temple

There are multiple options available to reach Sun Temple in Khajuraho.

By Rail

Khajuraho has its own railway station known as Khajuraho Railway Station, which is located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh State. Chitragupta temple is 10.8 km away from the Khajuraho railway Station.

By Air

Khajuraho Airport is the closest to the Chitragupta Temple, Khajuaho. The distance from Khajuraho Airport to Chitragupta Temple is approximately 7.8 km.

By Road

Direct buses are available from various major cities of Madhya Pradesh to Khajuraho Sun Temple. Khajuraho has its own bus stand and the distance from Khajuraho Bus Stand to Chitragupta Temple, Khajuraho, is around 2.5 km.

Best Time to Visit Chitragupta Temple, Khajuraho

The ideal months to visit Chitragupta Temple are October and February.

Darshan Timings Opening Timing: 6:00 AM
Closing Timing: 6:00 PM
Aarti Timings
Morning Aarti : 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM
Evening Aarti : 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Dress Code Traditional and formal clothing
Photography Not allowed
Prasad Not available