The Chausath Yogini Temple in Khajuraho dates back to around 885 AD. It is part of the larger Khajuraho Group of Monuments. Architecturally, the Chausath Yogini Temple is distinct for its hypaethral (open to the sky) design, which is rare among the more famous temples of Khajuraho that are predominantly enclosed structures. Built primarily from coarse granite, the temple is modest in decoration compared to its sandstone counterparts which are rich in sculptures. This temple is one of the oldest in the complex and is designed as a rectangular structure with cells that once housed statues of the Yoginis (female masters of yoga in Hindu tantra).