Temples & Spiritual
Varaha Temple
Temple in India
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About
The Varaha Temple at Khajuraho enshrines a colossal monolithic image of Varaha, the boar avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. This temple depicts Varaha as a purely animal form. The temple is located in the Western Group of Temple Complex Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a World Heritage Site inscribed by UNESCO in 1986 because of its outstanding architecture and testimony to the Chandela dynasty. Khajuraho is a small village in Chattarpur District of Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Things to do here
- Dress modestly and leave footwear at the entrance
- Ask before photographing inside
- Find out the puja and festival timings
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Location
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Nearby
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1.5 Hours
Included in Western Group ticket
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh · 291 m away
Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
2.5 Hours
₹40 (Indians) / ₹600 (Foreigners)