Orchha
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Orchha’s grandeur has been captured in stone,
frozen in time a rich legacy to the ages. It was
founded in the 16th century by the Bundela
Rajput chief captain Rudra Pratap who choose
this stretch land along the Betwa river as an
ideal site for his
caption of the succeeding rulers. From here the
view of soaring temples spires and cenotaphs is
spectacular.
Orchha’s fort complex approached by a
multi-arched bridge, has three palaces opened
quadrangle.
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A huge, imperial structure with
balconies, domes and a forbidding door.
Built by Raja Bir Sing Ju Deo in the
17th Century to commemorate the visit of
emperor Jahangir to Orchha. Its strong
lines are counter balance by delicate
chattries and trellis work.
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Raj Mahal.
 Situated to the right of the
quadrangle this was built by Madhukar
Shah, the deeply religious predecessor
of Bir Singh Ju Deo. The plan exteriors
crowned by chattries, give way to
interiors with exquisite morals, boldly
colorful, on a variety of relies themes. |
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Ram Raja Mahal
Madhukar Shah’s wife once had a dream that she
should install the idol of Lord Rama at Orchha,
which she brought from Ayodhya. It was kept in
the palace, now known as the Ram Raja Temple
which is the only temple where Rama is
worshipped as king. 
Laxminarayana Temple
The interior’s contains the most exquisite of
Orchha’s, wall paintings covering the walls and
ceiling of three halls, these murals are vibrant
compositions and cover a variety of spiritual
and secular subjects. They are in an excellent
state of preservation with the colors retaining
their vivid quality.
Chaturbhuj Temple
The temple with its wonderful improvised style,
and its magnitude, dominates the town area of
Orchha. As its name implies, it is dedicated to
the "four armed" Vishnu and its layout visually
reproduces these four arms. Built by Bir Sing
Deo (1606-1627), the temple stands on a huge
stone pedestal, about 15 ft high, reached by a
large flight of steps leading up to a porch.
Chattries (Cenotaphs)
There are fourteen Chatrries or
memorials to the rulers of Orchha
grouped along the kanchan gaht of the
river Betwa.
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General Information:
How to Reach:
By Air: Regular services link Orchha with
Jhansi, Agra, Gwalior.
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Jhansi (94
Km)
By Road: Orchha is connected by regular buses
with Satna, Harpalpur, Jhansi and Mahoba.
Best Season: July to March. |
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