Jugal Kishore Temple

Jugal Kishore Temple is a Hindu temple located in Panna town, Panna District, Madhya Pradesh, India. Dedicated to Lord Krishna as Jugal Kishore, it is an important shrine of the Pranami faith and a notable example of Bundela architecture. Built during the Bundela period, the temple features ornate shikharas, intricate carvings and a revered black stone idol. It is a central pilgrimage and sightseeing attraction within Panna's temple complex.

Visitors can expect a historic Bundela-style temple complex in central Panna with ornate shikharas, carved pillars and a sanctum housing the idol of Jugal Kishore (Lord Krishna). The temple courtyard and mandapa are accessible for darshan, prayer and circumambulation. The surroundings include other temples and market streets of Panna town. The atmosphere is devotional with daily aarti and gatherings of pilgrims, especially during festivals.

Jugal Kishore Temple was built during the Bundela period in Panna, associated with the reign of the Bundela rulers of Panna State in the 18th-19th century. It reflects the Bundela architectural style prominent in the region and forms part of the historic temple heritage of Panna town developed under Bundela patronage.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna worshipped as Jugal Kishore and holds special significance for followers of the Pranami faith. It is a major centre for Krishna devotion in Bundelkhand and an important venue for religious observances, daily worship and festivals such as Janmashtami and Sharad Purnima.