- Although the Khajuraho temples were built together, they are dedicated to two religions—Hinduism and Jainism—indicating a tradition of religious tolerance and respect in the region.
- The largest surviving Shiva temple is the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, while the largest Vaishnava temples include Chaturbhuja and Ramachandra.
- Due to their remarkable architecture, diverse temple forms, and significance to the Chandela civilization, the Khajuraho temples were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986.
- Within each group, major temples are surrounded by smaller ones, following a grid layout similar to those seen in Hindu temples at Angkor Wat, Parambaran, and South India.
