Devi Jagdamba Temple

Originally built as a Vishnu temple in the early 11th century, the Devi Jagdamba Temple now enshrines the Goddess of the Universe and stands within Khajuraho's main Western Group enclosure. Three horizontal bands of carvings wrap its exterior, including erotic mithuna figures, apsaras, and scenes of divine life comparable in quality to the nearby Kandariya Mahadev. The sanctum houses a compelling sculpture of the goddess. Often overlooked amid its famous neighbours, Jagdamba merits close attention in its own right.