Enclosed by woody forest, Orchha is a historical city that exhibits the rich heritage of medieval times. In the 16th and 17th century this was the capital of Bundela kings. On the banks of the Betwa River, Orchha reflects the glory of the mighty Bundelas. An artificial island with the meaning a ‘hidden place’ Orchha, lives up to its name.
The splendor of ancient times can be seen in the graceful monuments.They showcase unique and exclusive architectural legacy. The fort, exotic palaces, beautifully carved temples, spectacular mural paintings and frescoes on the walls of temples and the palaces keep the viewers spellbound.Some of the places that we shall explore in some detail are:
- Orchha Fort Complex
- Jehangir Mahal (1, 2)
- Raj Mahal (1, 2)
- Rai Praveen Mahal
- Chaturbhuj Temple
- Ram Raja Temple
- Laxmi Narayan Temple (1, 2)
- Dinman Hardul's Palace
- Phool Bagh Palace
- Wind Towers
- Royal Cenotaphs (1, 2, 3)
Sounds mysterious
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Three things
cannot be long hidden
the sun
the moon
and the truth :))
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Its always nice to travel
with you Rajesh !!
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Oh! One of my blogger friends told me to come to your blog. I am not disappointed. What a gorgeous & elegant blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting your country July, and am very excited. It will be my second journey to India.
This tour is getting more interesting Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
Lovely collage.;) I am looking forward to further explorations.;)
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What a wonderful collage! Brilliant! I'm waiting for the tid-bits on the ones that you mentioned!
ReplyDeleteYa True !!Orchha is a beautiful place!!It is nearby to Khajuraho !!Very beautiful and nice shots !!
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos - I love this collage!
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Amazing place full of history and culture.
ReplyDeleteinteresting info Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this place before...looks like a very interesting destination as it looks in the collage above.Looking forward to all the places you are going to explain in details.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend Rajesh.
Beautiful and lovely shots!!Nice post !!
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving wonderful information about the place. Very nicely described and Orchha seems to be a very nice and beautiful historic place with marvellous architecture. I shall try to visit this place definitely.
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Thanks for sharing the ancient splendours of Orccha.There is alot that needs to be done to preserve such little known & uncelebrated monuments. Otherwise very soon they will fade away into oblivion - both due to vagaries of weather & due to indiscretion of ruthless land grabbers & businessmen with a view to commercially exploiting these prime properties.
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It is true that many archaeological places are unknown to us like Orchha.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing us the splendid beauty of this historical place to us.
Beautiful collage of images...Thomas
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh! Another wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the absence, but my computer broke down and I’ll be waiting a month for it to be fixed… ;-( Anyhow, I left you a post on the suburbs of Ephesus for you to enjoy. Have a great week!!
What an amazing place. You show us wonders from your world and interesting text too.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous post and photos as always! Thank you, Rajesh, for sharing such wonderful parts of your world with us each week. I always look forward to them! Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
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What a nice architecture. Had to enlarge the picture to see all these details. Great!
ReplyDeleteA splendid place it is indeed, full of history and culture. The architecture so intricately built. Hope to see it upclose in your next posts.
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Your posts are always interesting.
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You certainly have a wealth of wonderful treasures in your homeland.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and collage!
ReplyDeleteRajesh: That is certainly a beautiful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteA great trip for you, I guess.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architectural details and artwork nicely presented in the collage.
ReplyDeleteKavita, Babita, Arasu, Jenn: Thanks, the details are really exciting. I ensure you it is a must visit place.
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Gibson: Thanks, I am sure you will not be diappointed in your visit.
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Great Mosaic!
ReplyDeletegreat mosaic! Amazing place,
ReplyDeleteKathy
Thank you for taking us along on your trip. I enjoy seeing things from your world that. This is the only way I will ever be able to visit through your lens.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to put this together!
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Sarah
Interesting place to visit. Happy Blue Monday,
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me travel with you thru your wonderful mosaic. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh, this is wonderful... love the mosaic...
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Very informative and it's historical too. happy Blue Monday!
ReplyDeleteBelle
It is nice to see you trip Thank You Laura Q
ReplyDeleteSo ancient and exotic! Beautiful mosaic.
ReplyDeleteAs usual your images are amazing..wish l was therexlynda
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Stunning architecture, a very different Mosaic!
ReplyDeletegreat series of pics and that sounds like a wonderful trip. Happy Ruby Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteWonderful historical buildings. Valerie
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. Love the collage. Thanks for sharing information.
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I clicked to see all those wonderful architectural details. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Such a beautiful place! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteWow great mosaic..
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