ORCHA “ The Hidden place” (Madhyapradesh)
Hisotry
Orcha is a city having its origin during the medieval times
of 16th Centaury built by Bundela rulers and has many old timed
palaces and temples reflecting grand old beauty, which existed in those times.
The City was built by a Rajput leader Rudra Pratap Singh. He chose Orcha city
as the capital, because it was on the Banks of Betwa river.The meaning of the
name Orcha is “Hidden Place”
Places to watch :
Paramour Memorial: In those times a poetess and musician,
Rai Praveen was extremely beautiful paramour of Raja Indramani during the
period 1672-76. She went to Delhi
on the summons of Emperor Akbar, who also deeply impressed by her. She
impressed upon Emperor her love for Indramani and the Emperor sent her back to
Orcha. The Rai Praveen Mahal palace built as a memorial in her
name.
Chaturbhuj
Temple:
constructed on a huge stone platform, from where there are very high
steps converging into the temple shape. The temple was supposed to have Idol of
lord Ram.Ram Raja Mandir ; There are high tapering structures built at the temple site and it is one of the finest temples in India and Ram is worshipped as a king.
How to reach Orcha :
From Howrah : Chambal Express will take 21-22 hrs to Jhansi.(U.P)…From Jhansi Orcha city is 17 Kilometers only by bus…Hired car facility also available from Jhansi to Orcha.
Where to stay in Orcha :
A good nos of private hotels available here. One can also try Cottage of Madhyapradesh Tourism .
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