Orchha
OrchhaRam Darbar Post-10
Today I am here at Ram Darbar Orcha. Orcha is a very old temple of Bhagwan Shri Ram where he worshiped like a king. This is the only temple in India where Shri Ram is worshiped like a king. Orchha is a city of Bundel Rajput dynasty on the bank of river Betwa, here the river divided into seven channels.They are called Satdhara.
The first king of Orchha was Rudra Pratap Singh who built the Fort of Orchha. The fort consists of mainly three parts. These are Raj Mahal, Jehangir Mahal, and Rai Praveen Mahal.
Raja Ram Temple
Raja Ram temple built by Raja Bir Singh is a square base temple, very simple and plain. It is said that the queen Ganesh Kumari wife of Madhukar Shah was a great follower of Lord Ram. As usual, the king said you are a great follower of Lord Ram, you can bring him here at Orchha. Queen takes it as a challenge.
She ordered her men to prepared a temple for Lord Rama and went to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram. She prayed for a long time but her prayer does not take care. She decided to sacrifice her life and jumped into the river Saryu. All of sudden she got the idol of Ram in her hand stating a loud voice that I will establish where you put me first.
She came back Orchha with the idol. She kept the idol temporarily in her place because the temple(chaturbhuj temple) was under construction. Afterward when the statue proved impossible to be moved. She remembered the condition of Lord Ram, the place converted into a temple called Raja Ram temple.
Jehangir Mahal
Now once again come to the fort. Jehangir Mahal built on a rectangle shape along with a tower on each corner and a dome at the top. The Mahal was built to, commemorate the visit of Jahangir to Orchha. It is a very good example of Mughal architecture.
You can see the beautiful view of Orchha City from the roof of Uthkhana. Uthkhana is a place where the camel of the state was kept, is the next to the fort. At present, it is a ruin condition. There is a light and sound show in the evening at Jahangir Mahal.
You can see the beautiful view of Orchha City from the roof of Uthkhana. Uthkhana is a place where the camel of the state was kept, is the next to the fort. At present, it is a ruin condition. There is a light and sound show in the evening at Jahangir Mahal.
Rai Parveen Mahal
Rai Parveen was a poetess and dancer. King Indramani built a place for her due to deep attraction with the dancer.
Dau ki Haveli
Dau ki haveli is a two-story building which was the residence of the minister.
Sheesh Mahal
Now at present, it is converted into a hotel. The clear view of Orchha seen from here.
Chaturbhuj Temple
The temple was built to established lord Ram idol who is at present in Raja Ram temple. Lotus emblems provide exterior ornamentation. The way to upstairs is locked but you can see every nook and corner of the temple by the hidden door with the help of a caretaker.
Laxmi Narayan temple
It is a unique example of mix temple and fort. The temple is next to Ram temple. The wall showed Orchha paintings and covered a variety of spiritual subjects. There is no idol kept in the temple, but it is dedicated to goddess Laxmi.
Cenotaph
These are prepared in memory of various rulers. The total fourteen chhatris are at Kancha Ghat of river Beta. You can go up to the roof for a view of seen and river.
Sunder Mahal
The place is in ruins condition at present. This is the palace of pilgrims for Muslims. Dhurjban who married a Muslim girl spent his time here as a saint.
Dinman Hardaul Place
The place was built to honor prince Hardaul who had sacrificed his life on an allegation of an affair with brother's wife.
Phool Bagh
Fort, pillar, dome, stone building leave behind now come in flowers. Phool Bagh is served as a summer retreat for the kings. The garden was built in the memory of prince Orchha Dinman Hardaul.
It came into existence in 1994. It is a top tourist place in Orcha. You will see here a tiger leopard, jackal, monkey, and peacock. The place is full of many kinds of the bird along with migratory birds. River Betwa increased the beauty and make it appealing.
How to reach Orchha
It's not a difficult question. Orchha lies in Tikamgarh district in M P state and is near about 80 km from Tikamgarh. The easiest way to Orchha is from Jhansi which is only 20 km from Orchha. Jhansi is at Delhi Mumbai central railway line in Utter Pradesh. Taxi and auto-rickshaw every time available from here. Nearest airport Gwalior is 113 km from Orchha. Khajuraho airport is 155 km from Orchha.
Last but not least, you can include Khajuraho in this traveling trip. So please make your travel trip to Orchha. Where the king is Lord Ram. I have also written a post on Khajuraho. You will like it. The sharing button is given below. I am waiting for your comments in the comment box.
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