Laxminarayan Temple Orchha in Madhya Pradesh
The Laxminarayan temple, one of the three most important temples in Orchha is an interesting tourist attraction of the place. It displays a perfect and unique mix of temple and fort architecture. Though the temple is dedicated the Goddess Laxmi, there is no idol of the Goddess kept inside the temple.
Harisiddhi Temple in Ujjain, in Madhya Pradesh
Harsiddhi Temple is one of the shaktipeeths of Hindu Mythology, dedicated to Goddess Annapurna. The idol of Goddess Annapurna is made up of a rock painted in dark vermilion color, and seated between Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati. Another tourist attraction of Harsiddhi temple is Sri Yantra, the symbol of power or Shakti. The temple has two unique iron lamp sheds where hundreds of lamps can burn simultaneously giving the tourists a wonderful sight.
Chatarbhuj Mandir Orchha in Madhya Pradesh There are a number of temples in Orchha , Madhya Pradesh which are all interesting sites to visit. Of them, one is the Chaturbhuj Temple.This temple in Orchha was built by Raja Madhukar between the years 1558 and 1573. There is a fine collection of religious symbols that adorn … Read more
Sanchi is situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. It lies at a distance of approximately 52 km from the capital city of Bhopal and 10 km from Vidisha. The major attractions of Sanchi include a number of Buddhist stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars. All these structures date back to somewhere between 3rd century BC and 12th century AD. The Mauryan emperor Ashoka founded all the stupas at Sanchi in the honor of Lord Buddha. They have the distinction of being included by UNESCO in its list of World Heritage Sites.
Mahakaleshwar Mandir, Ujjain is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located near a lake and has five levels, one of which is underground. The Shiva linga is worshipped and idolized all over India as it symbolises Shiva’s incarnate power on this earth. One of the main rituals performed in this temple is the Bhasm Arti that involves smearing the linga with hot ashes from the burning ghats (cremation grounds). Apart from the Mahakaleshwar Mandir, the other touirst places in the city are Mangalnaath, Harsidhhi (Durga Temple), Kaal Bhairav, Triveni (Nav Graha/ Shani), ISKCON Temple, Gadh Kalika, Sandipani Ashram and Chintaman Ganesh.
