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Deogarh Mahal : Deogarh MahalThe Mahal dates back to the 17th
century and stands proudly on a hill top presenting an awesome view
of the Aravalli mountain range and the numerous placid lakes, spread
through out the countryside. From the town below, one can view its
crumbling battlements, domes, turrets, jharokhas and huge gateways.
About 3 years ago, Deogarh Mahal was converted into a hotel, by the
present owner Rawal-Nahar Singh. Here it should be mentioned that a
part of the Mahal is still occupied by the Royal family members who
also are part of the management .
Dashavatar Temple Dashavatar Temple :This exquisite temple
has been devoted to Lord Vishnu and belongs to the Gupta period when
it was known as the Panchayatan temple. Lying above the temple
plinth is the terraced basement which is decorated with a continuous
row of sculptured panels. The doorway is intricately carved with
Ganga -Yamuna images and lead to the sanctum sanctorum. Three
bigrathika panels namely “the Gajendramoksha” panel, “Nara-Narayan
tapasya” and the “Anantshayi Vishnu” are set in the side walls
having “Vaishnava mythological images” carved in them. This temple
is marked for being the first northern Indian temple to have a
shikhara or spire where here only the lower part of the shikhara is
present today.
Manastambha : This is a group of 31 Jain temples belonging to
the post-Gupta period upto the 17th century. One can see various
things here namely panels portraying scenes from Jain mythology,
Tirthankara images, a Manastambha (votive pillar), Ayagpatta (votive
tablet), Sarvato bhadra pratima (Jaina images visible from all
sides) and Sahastrakuta (pillar carved with a thousand Jain
figures).
Chanderi : Chanderi FortChanderi is a small town famous for
its Chanderi saris, some of the finest examples of Bundela Rajput
and Malwa Sultanate architecture. Among the important sights here we
have a beautiful Mughal fort, the Koshak Mahal, commissioned by
Mahmud Khilji in 1445, the Badal Mahal Gate -a victory arch, Jama
Masjid, the Shahzadi ka Rouza, a building with appealing arches and
the Parmeshwar Tal.
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