The Chausath Yogini Temple, located in Mitawali, Madhya Pradesh, India, is an ancient temple built in 1323 BC by King Devpal. The temple has 64 circular rooms, each with a Shivalinga, and was once a center for tantric rituals and studies. Locals claim that the temple is still used for tantric activities, especially on new moon nights. The temple's structure is similar to the Parliament House in Delhi, and some believe that the British architect who designed the Parliament House was inspired by the Chausath Yogini Temple. The temple is also said to be aligned with the sun's longitude line, and its unique structure is believed to have special powers.
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1. Chausath Yogini Temple is located 10 kilometers away from Gwalior.
2. Travelers are not allowed to visit the temple after sunset, and if they do, they must take care of their own safety.
3. The temple is built on a hill, and visitors must climb around 100 stairs made of stone to reach it.
4. The temple has a circular structure with 64 rooms, each containing a Shivalinga.
5. There used to be a Yogini idol in each room, but some of them were stolen, and the government has kept the remaining idols in a safe museum.
6. The temple was built in 1323 BC by Kashap King Devpal.
7. The temple is also known as the University of Tantra-Mantra, and tantric rituals were performed here by kings and maharajas.
8. The temple's design is similar to the structure of the Parliament House in Delhi.
9. The Parliament House was built on the basis of the design of this temple, according to local people and historians.
10. There are four Chausath Yogini temples in the country, two in Odisha and two in Madhya Pradesh.
11. The temple is around 30 kilometers away from the Morena railway station and 38 kilometers away from Gwalior by bus.
12. The nearest airport is around 1 kilometer away from the temple.