Lalguan Mahadeva temple, Hindu temple in Khajuraho, India
Lalguan Mahadeva temple is a sanctuary built from granite with a pyramid-shaped roof and simple details at its entrance. Today it shows a partially ruined structure, with its main tower and entrance hall gone, but its foundation walls and pillars still visible.
This sanctuary was built around 900 near the shore of Lalguan Sagar lake. It ranks among the oldest surviving temples in the Khajuraho complex and marks a transition point in how builders chose their materials.
The temple reflects how builders in this region worked with local stone and gradually refined their craft. Visitors can observe in its walls and structure how construction methods evolved during this period.
The sanctuary is located within the Khajuraho complex and can be reached on foot from other monuments. It is best visited in early morning or late afternoon when the sun does not directly hit the ruins and the heat is less intense.
The temple's name comes from the nearby Lalguan Sagar lake, though this lake has since dried up. This detail connects the structure to a vanished landscape and shows how the surroundings have changed over centuries.
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