Jain Group of Temples – Khajuraho, India

• 🛕 Jain Group of Temples – Khajuraho, India

  Part of Eastern Group | Built between 9th–10th Century CE

  The Jain temples in Khajuraho, located in the Eastern Group, reflect the religious harmony and architectural elegance of the Chandela period. These temples are smaller in scale but incredibly refined in carving and design, dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras.

  🔱 Key Jain Temples in Khajuraho

  1. Parsvanath Temple

  Largest Jain temple in Khajuraho

  Features Hindu deities in Jain artistic context

  Built in the 10th century

  2. Adinath Temple

  Dedicated to Adinath, the first Tirthankara

  Known for elegant sculpted figures on the outer walls

  3. Shantinath Temple

  A composite structure made of reused and newer sections Still used for active worship

  📍 Location:

  Eastern Group, near Jain Museum

  Accessible via local auto/taxi from main Western Group