The Chandela dynasty built a large number of temples between 950 and 1050 CE in Khajuraho, which was then the capital of the Chandela empire. The Chandelas, who were instrumental in the construction of these temples, reached the pinnacle of their power around 1030 and ruled as the most powerful rulers from the 9th to 12th centuries. According to historical data, there were approximately 85 temples in the 12th century, with only about 20 temples remaining now. Khandarya Mahadeva is the largest of the extant Shiva temples. Those of all surviving temples, as well as the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, were added to the UNESCO list of world-historic sites in 1997.

The Kandariya Mahadev temple architecture is worth observing, it covers a total area of 6,500 square feet and stands at a height of approximately 117 feet above ground level. All of the temples, including the Kandariya Mahadev, face east, with Chaturbhuja being the exception. The Kandariya Mahadev temples are erected on an adhishsthana, or raised platform, that may be approached through vertical steps. The temple's several chambers are connected to one another in a well-organized manner. At the entryway is the Ardhamandapa, a rectangular hall that leads to the Mandapa, a centre pillared hall that leads to the Garbhagrha, the darkest sanctuary. The main spire rises over the Garbhagrha.

Inside the shrine is a Linga, or devotional marble representation of Lord Shiva. Throughout the edifice, the decorative creative patterns and architecture have been displayed in a Hindu iconographic pattern. The four primary pursuits of life, Moksha, Karma, Dharma, and Artha, are depicted on both the exterior and inside of the temple walls, pillars, and ceilings.

• Devotees come to Kandariya Mahadeva temple to worship Lord Shiva. 
• They also make offerings to God. 
• You can click photos outside the temple. 
• You can get prasad from 12 noon to 2 pm and attend the prayer ceremonies held on a daily basis. 

• Do not take any food items inside the Kandariya Mahadeva temple. 
• Keep your shoes outside of the temple gate and wear decent clothes. 
• Do not make noise inside the premises and the prayer hall.
• Do not litter around and do not cause any sort of harm to the structure.

Between October and March is the best time to visit Khajuraho. It is during this time that the majority of tourists visit these temples. There are various causes for the increased tourism in this season, the most important of which is the meteorological conditions. When we visit Khajuraho, we will notice that it is primarily an arid zone with sparse vegetation and rocky surroundings. As a result, temperatures rise rapidly in the summer, making sightseeing under the open sky difficult.

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• Devi Jagadambi Temple 
• Chitragupta Temple 
• Western Group of Temples
• Matangeshwar Temple

• The Kandariya Mahadeva is said to include approximately 870 statues, each measuring one metre in height. Lord Shiva, wielding a trident and a serpent, is worshipped with Vishnu and Brahma inside the temple.
• The Kandariya Mahadeva temple's whole structure is composed of sandstone, with a granite foundation. This shrine was built without the use of mortar. Mortise and tenon joints were used to link the stones, which were held in place by gravity.