The Chausath Yogini Temple is situated in Jabalpur. It is the largest Yogini temple of India. It is almost 5 KM far from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. It is located on a hill top next to the famous Dhundhar Falls in Bhedagaht, near Jabalpur. This temple is constructed on the top of the hill. We have to reach there by climbing almost 150 steep steps. The courtyard of the Chausath Yogini temple presents a scenic view of the river Narmada and the surrounding landscape. Yogini temple is constructed in a unique way. It is in circular shape. Some people believe that Indian parliament is constructed with the inspiration of the design of this temple (though it is not proved through historical proofs). Before discussing about the Chausath Yogini Temple of Jabalpur, it is necessary to know about the basic features of Yogini Cult. Chausath Yogini temple is the abode of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva along with 64 Yoginis. A Yogini is a female attendant of the Goddess Parvati. It is the only temple where Ganeshani or Vainayaki the feminine form of Ganesha can be seen. She is one among chausath yoginis. It is the custom of the Hindu temples, that the main deity is placed inside the chamber or sanctum. However in the Yogini temples this custom is not followed. At Yogini temples the idols are placed under the sky. An open shrine is there in the middle of the circle dedicated to either Lord Shiva or Lord Bhairav. This temple is indeed an example of the glory of the Kalchuri dynasty. The temple was constructed in the 10th century during the Kalchuri Kingdom and was mainly made with local granite. Many Mughal invaders deformed this temple. The temple is located on a hilltop and one has to climb 150 plus steps to reach the temple. The temple houses the idols of the Goddess Shakti and Lord Shiva. The temple complex has 64 shrines, one for each yoginis, built in a circular pattern. The main shrine has idols of Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati riding on Nandi. It is believed that this statue belongs to the time of Shiv – Parvati Vivah. It is to be mentioned here that the Yogini cult was prevalent from ninth to twelfth century CE and later inscriptions in these temples suggest their use till late as sixteenth century CE, however after that the cult was lost in oblivion.