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Orchha is endowed with
an extremely rich and diverse natural and hisrorical heritage. Broadly
its heritage can be divided into two parts.
The Natural Heritage , which covers the natural setting and land features otfhe region, It includes the rivers Betwa and Jamni with the sfreamss joinin them, the tanks and reservoirs in the area, the unique land features that give. Orchha a spedalposition, and the forsts around orchha (Chandpura, Ronda, Katelakhandi, Sujanpur and Larpura forest Reserves and the plantation in the Heritage Zone especially the Citadel Area. Orehha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time; a rich legacy to the ages. For on this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly and the places and temples built by its Bundela rulers in the. 16th and 17th. centuries retain much of their pristine perfection. Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain Rudra Pratap who chose.this streatch of land along the Betwa river as an ideal site for his capital. Of 'the succeeging rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatries. From here the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular. Complementing the noble proportions of their exteriors and interiors which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school painting. In the Laxmi Narayan Temple, Vibrant Murals encompassing a variety of religious and secular themes, bring the walls and ceiling to rich life. Strewn around the area are little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant history, each contributing to the nostalgic beauty is Orchha. Jehangir Mahal : Built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th century to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir to Orchha. Its strong lines are counterbalanced by delicate chhatries and treillies work, the whole conveying an effect of extraordinary richness. Raj Mahal : Situated to the right of the quardrangle, this palace was built by Madhukar Shah, the deeply religious predecessor of Bir Singh Ju Deo. The plain exteriors, crowned by Chharties, give way to interiors with exquisite murals, boldly colourful, on a variety of religious themes. Rai Praveen Mahal : Poetess
and musician, Rai Praveen was the beautiful paramour of Raja Indramani
(1672-76), and was sent to Delhi on the orders of Emperor Akbar, who was
captivated by her. She so impressed the Great Mughal with the purity of
her love for Indramani that he sent here back to Orchha.
Ram Raja Temple : This palace - turned - temple has a charming legend attached to it. Following the dream visitatio of Lord Rama, Madhukar Shah's wife, Ganesh Kunawari brought a statue of the God from Ayodha to Orcha. While the king was a worshipper of Lord Krishna, the queen was a devotee of Lord Rama. The image was placed in a palace prior to its installation in a temple. When the idol proved impossible to move, the queen recalled, too late the deity's edict that the image would remain in the place where it was first installed. Today, with its soaring spires and palatial architecture, the temple is surely one of the most unusual in India. It is also the only in the country where Rama is worshipped as a king (Raja). Laxminarayana temple:
A flagstone path links this temple with the Ram Raja Temple. The style
is an interesting synthesis of fort and temple moulds. The interiors
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LOCATION
Orchha is located in northern part of the state of Madhya Pradesh, in the central region of India. It lies beside the Malwa plateau. The Betwa River flows through the town. The climate of Orchha is temperate. Summers (April-June) are not too hot while winters are cool (November-February) and pleasant. It experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July-September. It is 18 km from Jhansi. HOW TO REACH
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Bastar-Dussera days during September - October are very attractive with processions and illuminations. Nine days festival is accompanied by fairs and cultural programs. Best time to visit is October to March. March and April provide eye catching view of landscape adorned with colors of palash blossoms. |
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