Friday, May 30, 2008

India : Madhya Pradesh : Orchha : Attractions and Excursions - 3

Guys, if you think that your trip would be graceful at Orchha, then you must visit following beautiful points.

Chaturbhuj Temple :

This temple built upon a masive stone platform and reached by a steep flight of steps, the temple was specially constructed to enshrine the image of Rama remained in the Ram Raha Temple.

Chhatris :

Orchha has 14 Chhatris or memorials for the rulers, situated near the Kanchan Ghat on River Betwa.

Dinman Hardaul's Place :

The named after the Hardaul, a saintly prince who gave up his life to prove his innocence to his elder brother Jhujhar, as he latter cast doubts on Hardauls relationship with his consort.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple :

A flagstone path links this temple with the Ram Temple. The interiors contain the most exquisite of Orchha's wall paintings. Covering the walls and ceiling of there halls, these murals are vibrant compositions and cover a variety of spiritual and secular subjects.

Phool Bagh :

It is a well-laid garden and was the resting place of the ersthile Bundela rulers. This garden has fountains, pavilions and ingenious water ventilation system.

Sunder Mahal :

The ruins of this small palaces have now become a pilgrimage site for Muslims. It is so because the Prince Dhurjban son of Jhujar spent his life in prayers after he embraced Islam and is revered a saint.

Deogarh (139 kms) :

Deogarh has great antiquarian, epigraphically and archaeological importance and figured int he history of the Guptas, the Gurjara Pratiharas, the Gonds, etc.

Other Attractions :

The shrines of Siddh Baba Ka Sthan, Jugal Kishor, Janki Mandir and the Hanuman Mandir at Ohharewara.

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