64 Yoginis. One circular temple. Nearly 1,000 years of history. 🔱
On a hilltop in Mitaoli, Madhya Pradesh, a ring of stone shrines surrounds an open courtyard with a Shiva shrine at its centre.
This is the Chausath Yogini Temple, also known as Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple. Dating to the 11th century, it was dedicated to the 64 Yoginis, female deities associated with Shakti the divine feminine power.
Today, the surrounding chambers largely contain Shiva lingas. Its remarkable circular layout preserves the memory of an ancient tradition of worship.
From above, you see the whole circle. Inside, you stand surrounded by centuries of sacred architecture.
📍 Mitaoli, Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India
