Brahma Kuti Temple

Khajuraho – Brahma Temple – Kevin Standage

BrahmaKuti's temple is a temple near Kanpur, India dedicated to Brahma. It is the only Brahma temple in the area other than the small temple of Brahmeswar Mahadeva on the Brahmavarta ghat. It is located on the bank of the River Ganga.

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