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Chausath Yogini Temple
- Sevagram,Madhya Pradesh
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Overview
The Chausath Yogini Temple is located in Khajuraho and is dedicated to the 64 yoginis who are the materialization of the Mother Goddess Shakti. Believed to be a 9th century monument, this temple is in a dilapidated state and the public access is restricted in this area.
About the Temple
The construction of the Chausath Yogini temple can be dated to approximately 885 AD. It is the earliest extant temple at the Chandela capital Khajuraho. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Ruins of Yogini temples have also been found at other places in and around the territory formerly ruled by the Chandelas or their feudatories, including Badoh, Bhedaghat Dudahi, Lokhari, Hinglajgarh, Mitaoli, Naresar, and Rikhiyan. This suggests that the cult of the Yoginis was well-established in the Chandela territory. The Chausath Yogini temples are connected to the Kapalika and Kaula sects.
Legend and Stories
Of three of the Yogini cult images of Khajuraho still exists photographs from the year 1955. The sculptures themselves have disappeared. Moreover, it is unclear whether the cult images originate from the same time as the temple itself or possibly afterwards. The three photographs show a Durga as Buffeltoterin (mahisasurmardini) next Mahesvari (feminine aspect of Shiva with trident (trishula) and a Nandi -Bullen as companion animal) and the three-headed Brahmi (female aspect of Brahma with a goose as vahana). The latter two figures also belong to the group of Matrikas; Durga (mahisasurmardini) is often found in the immediate vicinity thereof.
How to Reach Chausath Yogini temple
Road
The Nearest Bus stop is Khajuraho.
Railways
The Nearest Railway station is Khajuraho Railway Station.
Airport
The Nearest Airport is Khajuraho Airport.
Temple Address
Chausath Yogini temple,
Sevagram, Khajuraho,
Madhya Pradesh - 471606.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For peace of mind
Shlokas
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Timings
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.