About Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha
These are 14 cenotaphs (or Chhatris) in Orchha are tombs, in memory of the Bundela kings and the members of their dynasty. They are located near Kanchan Ghat on banks of River Betwa. The cenotaphs have been bulit on the spot where royals were cremated. Some of these cenotaphs or Chattris are of Vir Singh Deo, Madhukar shah, Udait Singh, Jaswant Singh and others. Cenotaph of Vir Singh Deo is the most popular of all because of its unique architecture and beautiful design. Each Chhatri is a little different in design. The structures are triple-storied. Four chambers make up a dome shaped covering surrounded by small cenotaphs resting on columns.
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Chaturbhuj Temple, Madhya Pradesh
0.7 km from Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha - See map
Chaturbhuj Temple is the most impressive and largest of the temples in Orchha. Chaturbhuj Temple is now dedicated to Lord Vishnu was originally...
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Ram Raja temple, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
0.8 km from Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha - See map
The Ram Raja Temple is very auspicious temple where Lord Rama is worshiped in Orchha. Legend has it that it’s built where queen's palace used to...
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Lakshmi Narayan Temple - Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
0.9 km from Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha - See map
The Laxminarayan Temple is one of the main three temples in Orchha and dedicated to Goddess Laxmi, the Hindu Goddess of wealth. This temple was...
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Dinman Hardaul's Palace, Madhya Pradesh
1 km from Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha - See map
Dinman Hardaul's Palace is in name of Hardol or Hardaul was a young son of Bir Singh Deo. This young prince committed suicide to proove his...
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Orchha Fort, Madhya Pradesh
1 km from Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha - See map
Orcha Fort is a big complex comprising of many places. Rajmandir and Jahangir Mahal are the most exquisite of these buildings. The way to Orchha...
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Raja Mahal, Madhya Pradesh
1.2 km from Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha - See map
Raja Mahal used to be the royal residence of former kings of Orchha. The exteriors of the palace are plain and towers crowned by chhatris, whereas...
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Jehangir Mahal, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
1.3 km from Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha - See map
Raja Bir Singh Deo got Jehangir Mahal constructed in 17th century and was named after King Jahangir. This three storied Mahal depicts the...
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Rai Parveen Mahal, Madhya Pradesh
1.4 km from Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha - See map
Rai Parveen Mahal was built in 1618 by Maharaja Indrajit Singh for her favorite courtesan, Rai Parveen. The intricate work of the Mahal makes it...
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Maha Lakshmi Temple, Uttar Pradesh
17.5 km from Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha - See map
Located in Lakshmi Tal, this temple, dedicated to the Goddess of wealth, Mahalakshmi. The temple is a series of stone minarets and intricate...
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Rani Mahal, Uttar Pradesh
18 km from Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha - See map
Rani Mahal has a museum and palace on the first and second floors. This palatial building retains a regal feel on account of the fine...
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Jhansi fort, Uttar Pradesh
18.8 km from Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha - See map
A sprawling hilltop complex standing marks the fort's status as one of the key strongholds in central India. With a moat on both sides, the...
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Barua Sagar, Uttar Pradesh
21.3 km from Chhatris Cenotaphs - Orchha - See map
A beautiful natural beauty site for those wishing to get away into the country, away from the smoke and the smog. The Barua Sagar Lake is just one...
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