Chausath Jogini Temple
1) Chausath Jogini Temple - This temple stands on the low rocky eminence to the south west of the Sib-Sagar Lake. This is the only temple in Khajuraho which is built entirely of granite and is oriented northeast and south-west. The temple stands upon a massive plinth and comprises a courtyard which is 104 feet in length and 60 feet in breadth.
The temple premises consisted of 65 small cells, out of which one cell was dedicated to Goddess Kali and the remaining 64 were dedicated to the Yoginis, or the female attendants of Goddess Kali, after whom the temple is named. Out of the 65 cells only 35 have survived. No images remain on any of the cells cells are roofed with small spires or sikharas, lower part of which are adorned with triangular ornaments in imitation of the chaitya windows. There is no dated inscription to show the precise age of the temple.
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