Travel to the land of Madhya Pradesh and you would love to study the historical and archaeological heritage, bow down to the pilgrimage sites, have a leisurely walk in the sanctuaries preserving rare flora and fauna and appreciate the magic of exotic ancient carvings. This vibrant state welcomes travelers from all across the world, with open arms, into the gates and passages leading to the cultural, spiritual and historic lands. Welcome to the heart of India. Welcome to Madhya Pradesh.
The state invites and resides people form all faiths and religions in its spheres and invites them to a journey of hope and belief. Not just Hindu temples, the state also has Jain temples and Mosques. Madhya Pradesh is known world over for Ujjain, one of the four places in India, where the sacred Kumbh Fair takes place once in twelve years. Another pilgrimage site is Omkareshwar, where Narmada and Kaveri rivers unite. The place is famous for the Shiva temple, which consists of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Sidhhanath Temple, another sacred temple in Omkareshwar, is one of the best representations of the medieval Brahmin architectural style. Deogarh, a city known to be a Jain centre, is known as the abode of God. Deogarh Fort consists of many Jain and Hindu Temples. The Dashavatar temple is the most famous temple here.
The Khajuraho Temples are a befitting jewel of the state, known for the intricate erotic carvings on the temple walls, that date back to 950 AD. Other carvings of the temple include people doing daily chores in one row and images of the worshiped deities in the other. These are a collection of 85 temples, that are characterized according to their location as the Western, Eastern and Southern Group of Temples. You can also find Jain temples in the eastern group. The western group consists of the largest number of temples and the most attractive ones too. These temples have a special attraction, some hidden meanings, some learning and sometimes it gives a refreshing new meaning to life.
The caves of Madhya Pradesh are famous all over India. The Bhimbedka caves are named among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The ancient caves are an amazing example of rock carvings and transfer you to the past, when the skills of the artisans was truly unbelievable. The five caves of Bagh, near the city of Mandu, carefully preserve the prehistoric treasures. The Bhartrihari Caves placed near the Shipra river and the Udaigiri Caves, a signature of the Gupta architecture and the Pandav Caves, that have mythological relevance from the era of Mahabharata promulgates the Indian culture to leaps and bounds.
The historic forts and monuments of the state include the majestic fort of Gwalior, which has seen the happenings in Madha Pradesh since the 15th Century. It was erected by Rajput King Man Singh Tomar and it was crowned with the title of 'the pearl among the fortresses' by Mughal Emperor Babur. The fort's premises house many temples and palace. The gigantic gates of the fort gave way to massive processions that used to involve elephants, horses and huge flags.
The historic town of Orchha is another attraction of Madhya Pradesh, that was discovered by the Bundela kings in the 16th th Century. The tombed-fort like Palaces and temples of the city are an undying representation of the Indo-Islamic architecture. Jahangir Palace, Raj Parveen Palace, Laxminarayan Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple are some of the attractions of Orchha. One can also explore the magic of River Betwa and a small island on it, to get a refreshing deviation from the historical sites.
Apart from the historic and religious admirable destinations, don't forget to come to Panchmarhi, to appreciate the scenic splendors of the state, which is mostly covered with rugged terrains and witnesses soaring heat. Located at the highest point of the state at an altitude of 3500 ft, this hill station is a perfect point to relax after exploring the other main attractions of the state. Ascend to the Priyadarshini Point an gift yourself a perfect wholesome view of the serenading place, placed in the vicinity of the Satpura range. Explore the picnic spot near Pandav caves, swim in the nearby pool called Apsara Vihar and go down for an adventurous wildlife trek in the Satpura National Park. You will suddenly realize that the time just skipped from your hands, and there are still plenty of spaces to explore.
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