Shantinath Temple is a prominent structure in the Eastern Group of Khajuraho Temples. About Shantinath TempleIn the Eastern Group of Khajuraho temples, Shantinath temple is a prominent structure and is a famous temple in Madhya Pradesh. Renowned for its exquisite and beautiful architecture, a number of Digambar Jains visit this shrine every year.A combination of several small sections and shrines is basically this temple. The main section features a 3.7 metres (12 feet) high statue of Lord Shantinath – the sixteenth Jain Tirthankara (Avasarpini).There is an interesting statue of Kshetrapala (deity of the farmland) at the temple entrance. Inside, there is an attractive sculpture of a Yaksha (caretaker of natural treasures).