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- The old Parliament House in Delhi is world-famous for its architectural excellence… but very few people know that its design was inspired by the Chausath Yogini Temple located in Madhya Pradesh. Today on Travel TV, we explore this extraordinary temple.This temple stands on a hilltop in a small village called Mitaoli in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, and its most stunning feature is that it is built in a completely circular shape.
- According to historical records, the temple was built in 1323 CE by King Devapala. The ASI declared the temple a protected monument in 1951.
- The temple has a radius of about 170 feet and contains 64 small chambers, each dedicated to a Yogini or a form of Shakti. In the center stands a large shrine, known as the Ekkattarso Mahadev Temple.Another striking feature of the temple is its open-to-sky design. Such temples are known as Hypaethral temples—built without a roof so that practitioners could directly absorb cosmic energy during meditation.
- It is believed that Lutyens and Herbert Baker designed the Parliament House inspired by this temple.
- Now let’s talk about nearby destinations. This temple can be easily included in the Morena–Gwalior circuit. There are both branded and non-branded accommodation options nearby, including Inderlok Palace Hotel & Resort, Hotel Radhika Palace, and Shubhim Hotel & Resort.
- The nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, about 40–45 km away. For a culinary experience, the Morena–Gwalior region is known for Dal-Bafla, Poha-Jalebi, and of course, the iconic Gwalior Gajak.
- For shopping, you can buy terracotta items, tribal jewellery, bamboo crafts, and stone idols. Local handicrafts and Gwalior Gajak make excellent souvenirs. The Chausath Yogini Temple is not just a temple —
It is a breathtaking blend of architecture, spirituality, and mysticism, where every step echoes with the heartbeat of history.