Temples
Eastern Group of Temples
A quieter cluster spread across the old town, the Eastern Group mixes Jain and Hindu temples whose carving is every bit as fine as their more famous Western Group neighbours.
About Eastern Group of Temples
The Eastern Group is spread around the old village of Khajuraho and includes both Hindu and Jain temples. The Jain temples stand together in a walled compound of their own and are still in worship.
The largest of them, the Parsvanatha temple, has some of the most delicate carving at Khajuraho, including a celebrated figure of a woman applying kohl to her eyes. The group's Hindu temples, among them the Brahma, Vamana and Javari temples, are smaller and stand among the village fields.
Eastern Group of Temples At A Glance
- Location
- Khajuraho
- Type
- Temples
- Entry
- Free entry
Know Before You Go
Timings
Sunrise – Sunset
Weekly closed: Open all days
Online Booking
No ticket needed — free entry
Restrictions
Standard heritage-site etiquette; no touching carvings
Washrooms
Limited — use Western Group facilities nearby
Free entry, Jain temples included
Good To Know
Visiting Eastern Group of Temples
How is it different from the Western Group?
- It's smaller and quieter, spread out rather than in one enclosure, and it includes the Jain temples. Allow an hour or so; it's easy to see both groups on the same day.
What should I know about visiting the Jain temples?
- They're in active worship, so remove your shoes, leave leather items outside and dress modestly.
Is there an entry fee for Eastern Group of Temples?
- No — entry to Eastern Group of Temples is free.
What are the Eastern Group of Temples timings?
- Sunrise – Sunset. Open every day of the week.
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