Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha
In Orchha (State: Madhya Pradesh) apart from palaces other attractions are temples in the city. One of the major attraction in the city is Chaturbhuj Temple, built between the years 1558 and 1573 by Raja Madhukar.
Built upon a massive stone platform and it is reached by a steep flight of steps. This is a huge temple that has plenty of light and space inside. The temple has a huge cross-shaped congregation hall that caters to devotees. Conical spires crown the sanctuary of the spacious temple. The temple was specially constructed to enshrine the image of Rama that queen got from Ayodha. But this could not happen and the image of Rama remained in the Ram Raja Temple forever.
Lotus emblems and other symbols provide the delicate exterior ornamentation. The doorway is crafted beautifully.
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Amazing man's work. Thanks for sharing. I wish that one day I will visit those amazing places. Thanks for the introduction. Anna :)
Splendid!
Way back in the nineties I was used to frequent places around Orchha. My memories too have come alive. Thanka for dropping in.
Do visitors pay entrance fees to help upkeep the temple. Must cost a lot to maintain.
Marvelous, interesting post for the day as always, Rajesh! Such lovely skies, too! Enjoy your weekend!
Sylvia
This is a beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing it and the history.
Wonderful architecture! I wanna visit:-)
Have a nice weekend!
What a beautiful temple and as always an interesting post.
Again these is another beautiful temple. Is there somebody living in here? Thanks for sharing! Happy Friday!
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The architecture is very beautiful.
Another beautiful temple and SkyWatch photo from you. Such exquisite carving on the doorway.
The India is an interesting country...by your eyes...marvelous
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What an honor to be invited thither...
Aloha from Waikiki, Rajesh
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Impressive! Great photos. Thank you for sharing.
Fantastic building and carvings. The colour is superb and fits into the landscape and under this moody sky. I am always enchanted at the old and refined culture of India.
Wonderful building. The entrance is stunning.
That Temple is truly awesome...the stone work is stunning.
The etchings on the walls are so intricate!
Magnificent as always, Rajesh.
Wow, what a temple. Very lovely.
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I love the architecture, sometimes structures then are better than we have at present.
I love the architecture, sometimes structures then are better than we have at present.
Great shot. Amazing building.
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Just amazing. I am in awe.
Rajesh: The structures in India are inspiring to the mind.
Just excellent pictures!
Beautiful structures Rajesh, these inspire me to travel and visit them....
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You are so correct when you say the door way is beautiful...that is so far beyond beautiful! Your country has so many amazing structures...not one, but SO many!
What a fabulously intricate doorway. And I can see lots of shapes in the sky in that first shot.
even the temples are palatial!
MP has been on my bucket list for a long time..yr pics are actually very tempting
Very beautiful temple.Great shot!Have a nice weekend!
Interesting post, with an astonishing doorway snap!
Your pictures are always very interesting, beautiful and with a excellent explanation. Thanks for sharing them. Congratulations.
Roberto
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The Chaturbhuj temple looks elegant with the blue sky as background. The doorway looks beautiful.
Beautiful as always..
Happy SWF.
Amazing! What a beautiful doorway.
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Beautiful temple and post. Lovely skies. Happy Birthday!
This is a very imposing structure. The spires are beautiful, as is the stone work.
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I marvel at such imposing edifices! How did they do that so long ago without the assistance of modern equipment? Incredible, really!
Amazing structure. 16th century and still standing. The same can hardly be said of modern day structures.
Interesting photos! Regards
What an interesting place and beautiful photos, Rajesh!..Christine
Beautiful architecture. Looks like an interesting place to visit.
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Beautiful Rajesh! well captured
Anna, Spiderdama, Lakshmi: Thanks, this is a nice plae to visit.
Rakesh, P.N, Sylvia, Gwendolyn, Carver, EG Wow, Arija, Grace, Cloudia, Titania, Jossie, Eaglesbrother, Ebie: Thanks for the appreciation.
Ann: Thanks. No entrance fee to the temples.
Pam, gigi, Sandy, J Bar, Fishing Guy, Phivos, Kcalpesh, Ford, LadyFi, Deepak, Steffi: Thanks for the appreciation.
Kim: Thanks, temple is a place of worship.
Jeevan, Roberto, Arasu, Regina, Robin, eileeninmd, George, Ju Santos, Jose, Xinex, Pie Sudhir: Thanks for the appreciation.
AL, Jacob, Radha: Thanks. I agree with you.
Nice temple
It's beautiful!
It always amazes me to see old structures full of history. It mus be very beautiful to see it in person. Look at that arch!
Belated Happy Blue Monday!
Deepak, MyThoughtsMyVoice: Thanks for the appreciation.
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