In Khajuraho :

• Kandariya Mahadeo Temple - a 31 mt high temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva enshrines a lingam (a phallic symbol, a symbol of energy, fertility and potency).

• Chaunsat Yogini - this 10th century temples dedicated to Goddess Durga and are supposedly connected to the Gond Queen Durgavati's palace through an underground passage.

• Chitragupta Temple - believed to have been built in the 11th century is dedicated to Hindu deity Surya (Sun).

• Vishwanatha Temple - enshrines a three headed image of Lord Brahma and a 6-ft high Nandi Bull.

• Matengeshwara Temple - is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has an eight feet high lingam.

• Parsvanath Temple - was initially dedicated to Adinath but the statue was replaced by that of Parsavanath in 1860 A.D.

• Gantai Temple - has a band which depicts the 16 dreams of Mahavira's mother and a Jain goddess on a winged Garuda.

• Adinath Temple - is dedicated to Jain Saint Adinath and is embellished with sculpted figures, including Yakshis.

• Duladeo Temple - was constructed in 1130 AD and is famous for the erotic carvings of Shiva and his consort Parvati.

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In Bhopal :

• Laxmi Narayan Temple - built over six years (1933-39) this temple is dedicated to Laxmi (goddess of wealth) and Narayana (the preserver).

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In Ujjain :

• Mahakaleshwar Temple - houses one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India and is believed to be Swayambhu (naturally originated).

• Harsiddhi Temple - houses Goddess Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati. According to the Shiva Purana, when Shiva carried away the burning body of Sati from sacrificial fire, her elbow dropped at this place.

• Chintaman Ganesh Temple - The Ganesh idol enshrined here is supposed to be Swayambhu-naturally originated.

• Gadhkalika Temple - the deity in this temple is believed to have been worshipped by Kalidasa.

• Managalnath Temple - is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is regarded as the birth place of planet Mars. In the ancient times, it was famous for a clear view of the planet, and hence the suitability for astronomical studies.

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In Indore :

• Omkareshwar Temple - situated on an island in river Narmada this temple has one of the 12 jyotirlinga in India.

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In Amarkantak :

• Narmada Udgam Temple - situated at the source of River Narmada.

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In Chitrakoot :

• It is said that Rama and Sita visited Chitrakoot during their 14-year long exile (Banvas) and spent 11 out of 14 years of exile in Chitrakoot.

  • Hanuman Dhara (water of spring tumbles over a Lord Hanuman idol)

  • Sati Anusuya

  • Kamadgiri

  • Janaki Kund (A tank where Sita Mata once bathed).

  • Sphatik Shila (where Ram and Sita used to sit).

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