At first glance, Orchha gives the impression of being a small town without many activities to offer tourists. And nothing could be further from the truth. Although today the village has a quiet life in the region Madhya Pradesh, Was once capital of the empire Bundelkhand, And those years have been invaluable tracks.
Founded in the sixteenth century BC, Orccha is home to magnificent temples, palaces and mausoleums that reflect the grandeur which acquired over time. The Betwa River goes along with this city and a landscape glittering with beauty characteristic of natural scenes.
Of all monuments there to visit in Orchha, perhaps the most impressive is the Jahangir Mahal, Crowned by vaulted halls, surrounded by bleachers. Located on the heights, he also gives some incredible views of the surroundings, where they are also the Raj Mahal and Rai Parveen Mahal, The seventeenth century.
The temples city's main three, and definitely stands the temple of Laxminarayan. It combines exotic structures so typical of defensive architecture with delicate lines of a monument dedicated to the cult. Its walls were decorated with beautiful murals.
Temple Ramaraja Another gem is strange. It was dedicated to Rama, one of the incarnations of the deity Vishnu, the Hindu protector of the universe. Its palatial appearance is its most distinctive feature.
Temple Chaturbhuj closes the holiest sites. When you visit, we recommend paying attention to the decorations with religious themes such as lotus flowers and other typical symbols of the Hindu tradition.
It is also a must view the Shaheed Smarak, Which was erected in commemoration of Chandrashekhar Azad, a fighter of the war for freedom that lived in hiding in the city in 1926 and 1927.