About Orcha
Lord Rama is regarded as the King of Orchha. Orchha is the only place in India other than Ayodhya, where lord Rama is also the King of the town. Rama is the only king in Orchha. Even in the present times Rama is regarded as the only king and the guard of honour is given to him by the police every day at the Ram Raja Temple. No other VIP or minister or official behaves like a ruler when they visit Orchha. This aspect makes Orchha a unique place for devotees of lord Rama. Know More
How to reach Orcha
Orchha is pilgrimage sites in a district Niwari, Madhya Pradesh. Orchha is not directly connected to Airlines/ Railways. The nearest airport is Gwalior Airport(120 km from Orchha). Nearest railway station is Jhansi Junction(16 km from Orchha). Nearest bus stand is Jhansi(14 km from Orchha). You can also reached their by hire Taxi service from Jhansi, Gwalior, Khajuraho.
1. Raja Ram Mandir
The Ram Raja Temple is a temple in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. It is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage and receives devotees in large numbers regularly and is also commonly known as Orchha Temple. In India this is the only temple where God Rama is worshiped as a king and that too in a palace. A Guard of Honour is held every day, police personnel have been designated as Guards at the temple, much in the manner of a king. The food and other amenities provided to the deity at the temple are a royal repast. Armed salutation is provided to God Ram every day. In the temple Raja Ram is accompanied by Sita (on the left), brother Lakshmana (on the right), Maharaj Sugriva and Narsingh Bhagwan (on the right). Durga Maa is also present in the darbaar on the right side. Hanuman ji and Jambavan ji are praying just below Sita. The speciality of this temple is that God Ram has a sword in his right hand and a shield in the other. Shri Ram is sitting in Padmasan, with the left leg crossed over the right thigh. Know More
Location
Tikamgarh-Jhansi Rd, Marg, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh.
45 km from Datia Railway Station And 47 km from Datia Bus Stand.
16 km from Jhansi Railway Station And 15 km from Jhansi Bus Stand. Jhansi is most busy Railway Junction and well connected to all states of India, from Railways as well as by Road transport.
2. Dinman Hardoul Singh- Near Raja Ram Mandir
Dinman Hardoul Singh or Lala Hardoul is a Hindu folk deity of Bundelkhand in India. He was the prince of Orchha and the son of maharaja Vir Singh Deo and the brother of Jhujhar Singh. He was born in 1664 and died in 1688 at the age of 24. A temple of Hardoul in Bundelkhand is a centre for pilgrims and according to local beliefs he is still alive and is worshipped as a deity. He is sometimes considered to be a nephew of Alha and Udal of Mahoba (see Alhakhand), however Alha and Udal were Banaphars during Chandela rule, where as Lala Hardoul was a Bundela. Know More
Location
Raja Ram Mandir Campus
3. Sawan Bhadon Pillars
These two pillars form an ingenious Persian-designed cooling system, being perforated on the top in order to catch the wind, while their lower parts were connected to a reservoir of water.
Location
Besides Dinman Hardoul Singh
4. Chaturbhuj Temple – Near Raja Ram Mandir
Chaturbhuj Temple, dedicated to Vishnu, is situated at Orchha in Madhya Pradesh, India. The name Chaturbhuj is a combination of ‘chatur’ meaning “four” and ‘bhuj’ meaning “arms” which literally translates to “one who has four arms” and refers to Rama an Avatar of Vishnu.The temple has a complex multi-storied structural view which is a blend of temple, fort and palatial architectural features. The temple was originally built to deify an image of Rama, as the chief deity, which was installed in the Rama Raja Temple inside the Orchha Fort complex.
Location
Orchha fort complex, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
45 km from Datia Railway Station And 47 km from Datia Bus Stand.
17 km from Jhansi Railway Station And 15 km from Jhansi Bus Stand. Jhansi is most busy Railway Junction and well connected to all states of India, from Railways as well as by Road transport.
5. Orchha Fort complex – Near Raja Ram Mandir
The fort complex, which is accessed from an arched causeway, leads to a large gateway. This is followed by a large quadrangular open yard surrounded by palaces. These are Raja Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, a temple, gardens and pavilions. The battlements of the fort have ornamentation. Notable architectural features in the fort complex are projecting balconies, open flat areas and decorated latticed windows.
The Orchha Fort complex, which houses a large number of ancient monuments consisting of the fort, palaces, temple, and other edifices, is located in the Orchha town in Madhya Pradesh. The fort and other structures within it were built by the Bundela Rajputs starting from the early 16th century by King Rudra Pratap Singh of the Orchha State and others who followed him.
Location
Orchha fort complex, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
45 km from Datia Railway Station And 47 km from Datia Bus Stand.
17 km from Jhansi Railway Station And 15 km from Jhansi Bus Stand. Jhansi is most busy Railway Junction and well connected to all states of India, from Railways as well as by Road transport.
6. Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Lakshmi Narayan Temple is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth and prosperity). Its structure exemplifies a unique blend of temple and fort architecture. Built with lime mortar and bricks, the temple has cannon slots on its roof. Its well-preserved frescos portray an amalgamation of Mughal and Bundelkhandi art and the carvings on the inside depict the life of Lord Krishna. The temple also has the famous post-mutiny paintings. It has a flagstone path that connects it to the Ram Raja Temple.
Location
2 km away from Orchha town, will be reached there by taxi or local private transport.
7. Pravin Rai Mahal – Near Orchha Fort
The palace has three stories. There is a central hall on the second floor with multiple paintings and depictions of various moods of Pravin Rai. There is also a garden attached to the palace which is divided into two parts. The palace has a large mansion, and alongside, it has small chambers with large windows. There is good lighting and circulation of air. Know More
Location
Walking distance from Orchha fort.
8. Orchha Adventure
Having fun with River Rafting in River Betwa, its around 1 hour (please confirm about fun period) rafting cost is around Rs. 1000/- per person (may be differ) or depend upon your convincing tricks.
Location
Ramraja Adventure orchha, Jhansi Tikamgarh main Road (9893378581), Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
