Matangeshwar Temple Khajuraho
Temple Timings and Details
Darshan Timings
Opening Timing: 6:00 AM
Closing Timing: 9:00 PM
Aarti Timings
Morning Aarti : 06:30 AM to 08:00 AM
Evening Aarti : 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Mahashivratri (18 February 2023)
About Matangeshwar Temple Khajuraho
Matangeshwar Temple is in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Constructed in the early tenth century AD by Chandra Dev, the ruler of the Chandela dynasty. It is the only Hindu temple in Khajuraho still in use for prayers among the monuments built during the Chandela dynasty. Shivaratri is the important festival of this temple. The ideal months to visit Matangeshwar Temple are October and February.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
1. Does the temple have any mythology attached to it?
According to regional legend, the Shiva Lingam gets bigger every year, a fact that priests measure on Kartik Purnima. Although this concept is not supported by science, it gives the shrine a mysterious charm.
2. When is the best time to visit the temple?
Daily hours for the temple are 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
3. Is there a cost to visit the temple?
No, everyone may enter for free.
4. Does the temple celebrate any unique festivals?
Yes, thousands of devotees attend the temple's lavish three-day festival of Mahashivaratri. This festival is a time of intense adoration, bathing, and decorating of the Shiva Lingam.
