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Khajuraho.
Eastern cluster temples.
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh.
The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.
Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 and 105 by the Chandela dynasty.
The most famous temples of the eastern cluster are the Adinatha temple and the Shri Shantinath temple.
Khajuraho.
Western cluster temples.
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh.
The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.
Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 and 105 by the Chandela dynasty.
The Lakshmana, the Kandariya Mahadeva and the Devi Jagadambi temples are the most famous of the western cluster.
Khajuraho.
Western cluster temples.
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh.
The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.
Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 and 105 by the Chandela dynasty.
The Lakshmana, the Kandariya Mahadeva and the Devi Jagadambi temples are the most famous of the western cluster.
When out in public the new brides dress in traditional burqa. Here Nahid and the other brides are escorted to the Marriage grounds. Over 50 couples will be signed into Marriage on this day and at the Marriage Grounds, at the same venue on the same day. There would be many levels to this, economic, social, and community. Separately the families can not afford to stage a wedding event but together the communtiy can put on a grand event, making it a grand day, event, and union for the whole community. (photo, Zafar Ansari)
Gwalior - Man Singh Palace.
This magnificent palace is one of the finest example of Hindu architecture. It was built by Toman king Man Singh Toman in 1508 A.D.
There are total four storeys of the palace of which two storeys are underground. The plan of the third storey consists of two courtyards and various rooms supported by different pillars and brackets.
The palace is decorated with beautiful paintings, glazed tiles of various colours, different figures like-human beings, ducks, elephants, peacocks, lions, plantain trees and attactive pillared domes.
The palace is built on the outer wall of the fort raised over the cliff at abour 300 ft. from the ground level. In 16th century when the fort was captured by the Mughals, this palace was used as a state prison.
Khajuraho.
Eastern cluster temples.
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh.
The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.
Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 and 105 by the Chandela dynasty.
The most famous temples of the eastern cluster are the Adinatha temple and the Shri Shantinath temple.
This mother lay down on the road to entice her cubs to cross the road. Eventually all 5 did, some more reluctantly then others.
Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India
Rooftop travel is a common practice on the Gwalior Light Railway. The interiors of this 2ft narrow gauge train fails to accomodate the all the passengers, hence rooftop welcomes them.
We too, after hanging out from the door of the overcrowded train till Motijheel, decided to climb up as the locals suggested.
Seen here is the 52171 Gwalior - Sheopur Kalan Passenger approaching Bamour Gaon station.
Orchha is a historical town in the Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh, India with a total population of around 12,000 inhabitants. The town encompasses a very dense collection of the historical buildings, gardens and traditional housings. It was the seat of an eponymous former princely state of central India, in the Bundelkhand region. The historical settlement derived its name from the phrase ‘Ondo chhe’ meaning ‘low’ or ‘hidden’. The site was indeed bowl-like, buffered by bluffs and forests, lying on the Betwa River.
Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela chief Rudra Pratap Singh, who became the first King of Orchha. The son of Rudra Pratap Singh, Bharti Chand (r.1531-1554), shifted the capital from Garh Kundar to Orchha, because the site was a better place to fortify against the growing Mughal pressure. After almost a decade of mayhem, Bir Singh Deo (r.1605-1627) became the king of Orchha who was perhaps the greatest of the Bundela Kings of Orchha. Bir Singh Deo became closely affiliated with the Mughal heir prince Salim. On suggestion of the latter, he ambushed and murdered Akbar's closest counsellor Abu' Fazal in 1602. Although Akbar's army invaded Orchha the same year, and Bir Singh Deo had to flee, his vicious act was rewarded three years later, with the ascension of Prince Salim to the Mughal throne as Jehangir. Jehangir installed Bir Singh Deo as king of Orchha. Bir Singh Deo was a great builder, not only in Orchha, but he also constructed the Forts of Datia and Jhansi, and temples in Mathura and Varanasi which spread the Bundeli architectural styles to the various parts of North India. Later Hamir Singh, who ruled from 1848 to 1874, was elevated to the rank of Maharaja in 1865. Maharaja Pratap Singh (born 1854, died 1930), who succeeded to the throne in 1874, devoted himself entirely to the development of his state, himself designing most of the engineering and irrigation works that were executed during his reign in Orchha.
Even though the seat of power changed frequently in Orchha, the city flourished and grew under the leadership of Bundeli kings and became the inception point for a new style of architecture known as the Bundeli architectural style.
Date: Sep 30, 2006
Venue: Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India
Camera: Canon S2IS
Post Processing Software: GIMP
Gwalior based NDM-5 #814 arrives Bamour Gaon with the overcrowded 52174 Sabalgarh - Gwalior Narrow Gauge Passenger.
Gwalior - Sas Bahu temple.
The group of two temples standing on the eastern corner of the Gwalior fort is popularly known as Sas Bahu temple. The literal meaning denotes mother-in law and daughter-in law, generally applied for the bigger and smaller temples respectively.
The construction of the temples was started by king Ratanapala and completed during the reign of Mahipala in 1093 A.D.