Matangeshwara Temple
Matangeshwara Temple
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TheWorldNut
Bangalore District, India582 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Matengeshwar Temple is hard to miss when visiting the Western Group of temples at Khajuraho. The temple has a history of its own and an interesting one, ask your guide for details. A huge Shiva Linga, so huge that devotees climb up on it to worship, something that's not seen elsewhere. While it has its religious importance it nevertheless is a must visit anyways.
Written March 16, 2022
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AnilAggarwal
Kurukshetra, India6,795 contributions
Nov 2012 • Couples
It is the earliest temple of western group of Khajuraho temples. This is the only temple where Shiva is worshipped. It is outside the boundary of western group of temples, near Lakshmana temple. It has separate entry. Sanctum has Shiva lingam. It is made of polished stone, roughly nine feet in height. This temple has windows on three sides. The temple faces east and has a porch.
A good number of steps have to be taken to reach it (around 30). Sculptures are very less in this temple. A fair is held on Shivratri festival here every year.
A good number of steps have to be taken to reach it (around 30). Sculptures are very less in this temple. A fair is held on Shivratri festival here every year.
Written January 4, 2013
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satish dwivedi
New Delhi, India2 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
every evening and early morning there is nice sermonize from here you enjoy your nice sunset and sunrise
Written March 24, 2018
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GRVARCH
Agra, India550 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
What A temple.
I saw the biggest ancient Shivling here.
Shivling jalahri is covering whole Garbh grah (Main temple premisis).
This is in western sector of Khajuraho temple chain.
I saw the biggest ancient Shivling here.
Shivling jalahri is covering whole Garbh grah (Main temple premisis).
This is in western sector of Khajuraho temple chain.
Written August 5, 2017
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Prem A
Faridabad, India70 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
Of all temples at Western group of temples at khajuraho , the Matangeshvara temple remains an active site of worship and doesn't need any ticket.
As you can see the attached picture, it has 8 feet height Lingam and as per Pujari Ji ,same height of half part is below the visible base.
There used to be an evening Aarti just below the temple which is best part.
Dont expect same level of architecture as other temples in western group of temple has.
As you can see the attached picture, it has 8 feet height Lingam and as per Pujari Ji ,same height of half part is below the visible base.
There used to be an evening Aarti just below the temple which is best part.
Dont expect same level of architecture as other temples in western group of temple has.
Written January 24, 2016
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seafare74
SF, California2,181 contributions
Feb 2015
There is a separate entrance just to the left of the ticket office for the western group that leads to this temple which is still used by worshipers. At night it is very colourfully lighted.
Written February 22, 2015
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loki_knows
Bengaluru, India4,921 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
Only temple worshiped in Western Group pf Temples. One need to climb some steps to reach the temple. The temple has a huge Shiva linga and is worshiped even today. This temple is next to western group of temples. We could visited the temple around 9 in the morning and there was not much crowd. We could see the pooja and the arti in the temple. We can also go for the pradakshine of the Linga (which is half in shiva temples). The priest performed the arti and gave us prasadams.
The architecture and carvings in the temple is very beautiful and take a walk round the temple and enjoy fresh air and beautiful carvings.
There is an Huge peepal tree in front of the temple. People worship this tree for various purposes. Pooja items and flowers are sold near the temple. There is a small idol of Lord Ganesh in front of the temple.
Do visit this temple if you visit Khajuraho.
The architecture and carvings in the temple is very beautiful and take a walk round the temple and enjoy fresh air and beautiful carvings.
There is an Huge peepal tree in front of the temple. People worship this tree for various purposes. Pooja items and flowers are sold near the temple. There is a small idol of Lord Ganesh in front of the temple.
Do visit this temple if you visit Khajuraho.
Written November 24, 2014
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Anjan Sengupta
Raipur, India1,739 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
This is the only temple in Western Group of Khajuraho where we still have a Shiva Linga in which is still being worshiped.Also the Shiva Linga is a Giant one. One needs to climb staircases to reach till the top of it.A very well maintained temple and a must visit place..
Written June 10, 2017
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pratnaparkhi
New Delhi, India637 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
It is located just outside the Western group of temples in Khajuraho. The Matangeshwara temple is said to be built in 1100 AD. It has a huge lingam.
Written January 31, 2016
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nvngtm
25 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
Matangeshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh and was built in 9th century by King Chandradev.
This shiv linga has Markat Jewel inside this shiva ling whis is 9ft up and 9 ft down. Raja Chandradev hide the Markat beneth this shiva linga for it's security.
The Matangeshwara temple in Khajuraho is a sight to behold. One of the earliest temples to be built in Khajuraho, the temple features an eight feet high lingam. Thronged by tourists throughout the year, the temple is a dazzling sight during Maha Shivratri.
The lingam here is considered to be one of the largest lingams in the North of India. If possible, visit the temple during the morning or the evening. The resonating hymns and sound of prayers during the arti will take you to a different world altogether. Though the temple may be quite plain in comparison to other temples in the temple complex, it is certainly worth a visit.
Legends of Matang Mani : Chandredev got the "Markat mani" because of being Chandravanshi. Lord Shiva gave this mani to Pandva's brother Yudusthar, Yudisthar gifted it to Matang rishi , Matang rishi gifted it to Raja HarshVardhan, and later he created this temple.
This shiv linga has Markat Jewel inside this shiva ling whis is 9ft up and 9 ft down. Raja Chandradev hide the Markat beneth this shiva linga for it's security.
The Matangeshwara temple in Khajuraho is a sight to behold. One of the earliest temples to be built in Khajuraho, the temple features an eight feet high lingam. Thronged by tourists throughout the year, the temple is a dazzling sight during Maha Shivratri.
The lingam here is considered to be one of the largest lingams in the North of India. If possible, visit the temple during the morning or the evening. The resonating hymns and sound of prayers during the arti will take you to a different world altogether. Though the temple may be quite plain in comparison to other temples in the temple complex, it is certainly worth a visit.
Legends of Matang Mani : Chandredev got the "Markat mani" because of being Chandravanshi. Lord Shiva gave this mani to Pandva's brother Yudusthar, Yudisthar gifted it to Matang rishi , Matang rishi gifted it to Raja HarshVardhan, and later he created this temple.
Written March 24, 2015
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