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Barua Sagar, is situated on the banks of the Betwa river. The place
is named after the Barua Sagar Tal, a large lake created about 260
years ago when Raja Udit Singh of Orchha built lthe embankment.
Here, atop a hill, is another of the historic forts of Bundelkhand.
This is where the Marathas fought the Bundelas in 1744 . The view
from the fort is magnficient , as it overlooks the vast reservoir
created by the dam across the Betwa. The sandstone fort, partiallay
in ruins, is currentlly being restord by the Archaeoligical Survey
on India.
Barua Sagar is also known for a beautiful temple, the Jarai-ka-math.
Built during the reign of the pratiharas, it is a precursor to the
vigorous temple-building activity which became a characteristic
feature of the Chandellas. The temple is dedcated to Devi ( Amba
or Durga) whose multifarious forms are represented in the profusely
carve sculptures along the temple walls. The temple stands on elevated
ground dominating its surroundings.
The main image of the deity is missing from the sanctum . Only the
pedestal , and the jewelled right foot of a female placed on a lotus
stalk, remains. This detail is traditionally associated with the
goddess Tara or Mateswari . the placement of a miniature, sixteen
- armed image of a goddes on the central lintel of the entrance
further supports the conjecture that the temple is dedicated to
a goddess . Erotic sculptures , akin to those at Khajurabo , also
grace the jarai - ka - Math . Dated to approximately 860 AD, this
red sandstone temple is a pancharata shrine of the panchayatan type
, in which the main temple is surrounded by four subsidiary shrines
at the four corners. Declared a protected monument by the Archaeological
Survey of India in 1928, the temple is an excellent example of early
pratihara architecture.
General Information :
Area : 4.64sq. km . Population : 18,783 Altitude : 210 mtrs. Above sea level. Season : September-march Clothing (summer) : Light Cottons (Winter) : Woollens
Language : Hindi, Bundeli STD Code : 0519-83
Accessibility :
Air : The nearest airports are Gwalior and /khajuraho.
Rail : Barua Sagar lies on the Jhansi-Varanasi
route. Some trains connecting Barua Sagar are 1107/1108 Bundelkhand
Exp.Jhansi-Manikpur Passenger train; 1450/1449 Mabkaushal Exp. Road
: Barua Sagar lies 24 km from Jhanis en route to Mauranipur-Khajurabo.
Excursions
Jhansi :
Jhansi, the gateway to Bundelkhand, was a stronghold of the Chandella
kings. It rose to Prominence again in the 17th century under Raja
Bir Singh Deo. Its greatest claim to fame is tits fiery queen Rani
Laxmibai, who led forces against the British in 1857, sacrificing
her life to the cause of Indian independence. A new dimension has
been added to this historic city with the introduction of the Jhansi
Festival, held every year in February-March. It offers a fine opportunity
to enjoy the arts, crafts and culture of the region.
Mahoba :
160 km (via Nawgaon). This lesser known destination has several
lakes created in medieval times, the famous Sun Temple, and ruins
of temples and other structures built in the same style as the noes
at Khajuraho.
Orchha :
26 km (via Notghat). Orchha was founded in 1531 and remained a Rajput
capital till 1783. It's golden age was during the the first half
of the 17th century. Situated on the River Betwa, Orchha has nemerous
well preserved palaces. These include the Jehangir Mahal and the
Raj Mahal. Orchha'sfine temples are still in worship, and devotees
throng the Ram Raja temple, the Chaturbhuj temple and the Laxmi
Narayan Temple.
Barua Sagar, is situated on the banks of the Betwa river. The place
is named after the Barua Sagar Tal, a large lake created about 260
years ago when Raja Udit Singh of Orchha built lthe embankment.
Here, atop a hill, is another of the historic forts of Bundelkhand.
This is where the Marathas fought the Bundelas in 1744 . The view
from the fort is magnficient , as it overlooks the vast reservoir
created by the dam across the Betwa. The sandstone fort, partiallay
in ruins, is currentlly being restord by the Archaeoligical Survey
on India. 
