Omkareshwar Temple, Madhya Pradesh
Omkareshwar Temple, Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh temple timings

The heart of India, home to two of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the UNESCO-listed temples of Khajuraho, and the hilltop Shakti shrine of Maihar.

This directory currently lists 8 temples across 7 cities in Madhya Pradesh. Every listing below carries its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and sourcing notes; open a temple to see the full page.

Ujjain

Ancient holy city on the Shipra River and one of the sites of the Kumbh Mela (Simhastha).

Omkareshwar

Om-shaped island of Mandhata on the Narmada River, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga sites.

Khajuraho

UNESCO World Heritage town famous for its group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples with intricate sculptures.

Maihar

Temple town in Satna district where the goddess Sharda is enshrined atop the Trikuta hill.

Datia

Historic Bundelkhand town known for the Pitambara Peeth Shakti shrine and the Bir Singh Deo Palace.

Mitawali

A hilltop village near Morena known for the unique circular Chausath Yogini Temple, part of a heritage temple cluster with nearby Padavali and Bateshwar.

Amarkantak

Amarkantak is a pilgrim town in Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, revered as the source of the Narmada river at the meeting point of the Vindhya, Satpura and Maikal mountain ranges.

Circuits and deities represented here

Frequently asked questions about Madhya Pradesh's temples

How many temples does this dataset cover in Madhya Pradesh?

This directory currently lists 8 temples across 7 cities or towns in Madhya Pradesh. It is not an exhaustive list of every temple in the state, just the ones documented here so far.

Which cities or towns are covered for Madhya Pradesh?

Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Khajuraho, Maihar, Datia, Mitawali, Amarkantak.

What is Madhya Pradesh known for in terms of temples?

The heart of India, home to two of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the UNESCO-listed temples of Khajuraho, and the hilltop Shakti shrine of Maihar.

Which deities are most represented among Madhya Pradesh's temples in this dataset?

Shiva, Devi, based on the temples currently listed.

Are any major pilgrimage circuits represented in Madhya Pradesh?

Yes: 12 Jyotirlingas, Shakti Peethas. See each circuit's page for the full list of member temples.

Is entry free at temples in Madhya Pradesh?

Of the 8 temples listed, 6 explicitly document free general entry; most others still offer free darshan alongside a paid special-darshan option. Check each temple's own page for specifics.

Is this list of Madhya Pradesh temples complete?

No. This is a working, growing directory built from public sources, not an official or exhaustive register. If a well-known temple in this state is missing, that reflects a gap in this dataset, not a judgement on the temple.

How do I find the opening hours for a specific temple in Madhya Pradesh?

Open its listing below. Each temple page gives its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and a live-updating open or closed indicator based on the temple's own local time.

How was the information for Madhya Pradesh's temples sourced?

Each temple lists the public sources its facts were drawn from, along with a confidence rating, on its own page. See the About page for the full methodology.

Do timings change during festivals in Madhya Pradesh?

Yes, commonly. Festival-day hours are usually longer, and sometimes the temple runs on an entirely different schedule. Each temple's festival table flags the dates this applies to.