Chitragupta Mandir
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Deity: Lord Chitragupt and Lord Surya - चित्रगुप्त Place: Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh
Chitragupta Mandir. Dedicated to Lord Chitragupt and Lord Surya. Located in Ayodhya.
- Primary Deity
- Lord Chitragupt and Lord Surya / चित्रगुप्त
- Architecture
- Nirandhara Prasada
- Built
- 975 AD
- Dress Code
- Traditional and formal clothing
- Address
- New Colony, Ayodhya, Faizabad, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, 224123, India
History
The Chitragupta Temple was built by the Chandela rulers around 1023 A.D. It is historically significant for being the only Sun temple located within the Khajuraho complex.
Spiritual Significance
It serves as a religious site dedicated to the Sun God, featuring a notable five-foot-tall idol of Lord Surya driving a chariot pulled by seven horses.
- Nearest City: Khajuraho
Major Festivals
- Diwali
- Holi
- Navratri
- Khajuraho Dance Festival