Amazing Citragupta temple, which is one of the buildings of the world famous temple complex in the village of Khajuraho, which is located in Madhya Pradesh, is dedicated to one of the deities of Indian mythology Surya (Surya), the Sun God - the only one of all the temples of the complex. The building was created around the beginning of XI century.

Citragupta located on a high stone pedestal, the "face" to the east and is traditionally divided into several parts: the main sanctuary, a vast "lobby" and mandapa - semi-open pavilion with a colonnade, which is a kind of entrance to the temple. Unfortunately, the building at the moment is not in the best condition, but it was restored several times. But despite this, it can not fail to attract the attention of tourists thanks to its marvelous sculptural compositions that covered its walls, both inside and outside, depicting hunting scenes, battle elephants, dancing girls, as well as scenes of an erotic nature. After Chitragupta architecture, like almost all the other temples of Khajuraho, just thoroughly permeated with eroticism.

In the main sanctuary of the church is a statue of Surya, the height of which is more than one and a half meters - he is depicted in his fiery chariot drawn by a seven graceful horses. In addition, in the central niche of the southern facade of the building is a statue of Vishnu, who has eleven goals - each head portrays one of his many incarnations.

Not far from the church there is a beautiful three-tiered pond, which, no doubt, well worth a visit.