Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho
| Lakshmana Temple | |
|---|---|
Lakshmana temple at Khajuraho | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho |
| Deity | Vaikuntha Vishnu |
| Location | |
| Location | Khajuraho |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°51′7.7″N 79°55′18.1″E / 24.852139°N 79.921694°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Yashovarman, (Chandella Ruler) |
| Completed | c. 930 – c. 950 CE |
| Temple(s) | 1 (+4 small temples on corners) |
The Lakshmana Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple built by Yashovarman during the Chandela dynasty located in Khajuraho, India. It is dedicated to Vaikuntha Vishnu - an aspect of Vishnu. As part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, and owing to its architecture and religious importance, the temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986.