As part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, the temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986 because of its art, architecture, and testimony to the Chandela culture.

[4] According to the history, a sage named Matanga manifested in form of a lingam, and controlled the god of love.

Another account states that the temple is named after an aspect of Shiva who controlled the god of love.

[6] Around Shivaratri in February or March, a three-day ceremony is organized here to celebrate Shiva's marriage.

The lingam is bathed, dressed and decorated like a human bridegroom during the ceremony.