Chitragupta Temple

This Temple is located in western group of temples Village Khajuraho.Thiis temple dedicated to Lord Surya built in 11th century .The exterior walls of the temple are covered with erotic couple's.This temple is very nearby Jagdambi temple.This temple must visit with family and friends.

The 3rd Complex had the Temple Named, The Chitragupta Temple. Built between 1000-1025 CE this is the Only temple in Khajuraho dedicated to Surya(Sun). This temple's architecture resembles closely to Jagadambi Temple. It only consists of Garbha Gruha. Inside the sanctum there is carved sculpture of Surya on his Chariot pulled by 7 horses.
The walls have carvings if Sura-Sundaris, Erotic Couple and Gods which has a Sculpture of Eleven Headed Vishnu on the South Facade Wall. Why it's known as Chitragupta is Unknown.

Including in western temples of Khajuraho. Ticket is required to visit this place. Summer is not suitable time to visit this place.

Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 AD and 1050 AD by the Chandela dynasty. Historical records note that the Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by the 12th century, spread over 20 square kilometers.
Of these, only about 25 temples have survived, spread over six square kilometers.
Of the surviving temples, the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is decorated with a profusion of sculptures with intricate details, symbolism and expressiveness of ancient Indian art.

This is the another temple on Khajuraho temple premises. . Dance festival, on month of February every year is held backyard of this temple. .

Chitragupta Temple, an integral part of the Khajuraho Temples, is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya). This temple is located about 91 m towards the north of the Jagadambi Temple and 183 metres southeast of an ancient tank, known as Chopra.

Architecturally, the plan of temple entrance porch, vestibule and a sanctum. Inside the sanctum, visitors can see an attractive idol of God Surya riding a chariot, drawn by seven horses. Three similar figures are also carved on the lintel of the doorway.
There is ₹40 ticket for interning in the Khajuraho Group of Monuments.

This temple is dedicated to the sun god Surya. It’s very similar to the adjacent Devi Jagdamba. The main thing I liked about this temple is the better preserved relief sculptures of surasundari, or the Hindu understanding of an idealized female form.

This temple is dedicated to the sun and has a partially broken 2.1m tall statue of Surya riding a chariot of seven courses.