Jugal Kishore Ji Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Khajuraho Airport is about 40 km from Panna and is the nearest airport.

• By train

  Panna has no railway station of its own. Khajuraho railway station, about 40 km away, is the nearest.

• By road

  Regular bus service is available from Panna to Bhopal and Indore.

Why devotees come here

Raja Hindupat Singh, Panna's fourth Bundela ruler, had Jugal Kishore Ji Temple built in Panna district during his reign from 1758 to 1778. The temple follows Bundela architecture. Legend says the idol in its sanctum was brought from Brindavana through Orcha.

Jugal Kishore Ji Temple is in Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. Panna district lists it among its historic and religious places. Panna town sits on National Highway 39, which runs from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh to Ranchi in Chhattisgarh. Legend says the idol in the garbha griha, the inner sanctum, was brought from Brindavana through Orcha. This is a legend, not a settled point of history.

Raja Hindupat Singh, Panna's fourth Bundela ruler, had the temple built. The work was done during his reign, from 1758 to 1778. The district page says the shrine follows Bundela temple architecture, with a nat mandapa, a bhog mandapa and a pradakshna path.

The ornaments and attire of the idol reflect the Bundelkhandi style. Darshan is held at 5 AM, 7 AM, 12 noon and 7 PM every day, so plan your visit around those times.

Tips for your visit

• Panna is on National Highway 39, which runs from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh to Ranchi in Chhattisgarh.
• Since Panna has no railway station, plan the last leg from Khajuraho to Panna, about 40 km away, if you come by train or plane.

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