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Orcha's
grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time; a rich legacy
to the ages. For, on this medieval city, the hand of time has rested
lightly and the palaces and temple built by its Bundela rulers in
the 16th and 17th centuries retain much of their pristine perfection.
Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain
Rudra Pratap who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa river
as an ideal site for his capital. Of the succeeding rulers, the
most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir
Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatries. From here
the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular.
Complementing the noble proportions of their exteriors are interiors
which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting.
In the Laxminarayan Temple, vibrant murals encompassing a variety
of religious and secular themes, bring the walls and ceiling to
rich life.
Strewn around the area are little shrines and memorials, each with
its own poignant history, each contributing to the nostalgic beauty
that is Orchha.
How to Reach :
By Rail :
Nearest railhead at Jhansi (16 km ), on the Mumbai-Delhi and Delhi-Madras
main lines. All major mail and express trains stop at jhansi.
By Road :
Orchha lies on the Jhansi-Khajuraho road. Regular bus services connect
Orchha with Jhansi.
Orcha's
grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time; a rich legacy
to the ages. For, on this medieval city, the hand of time has rested
lightly and the palaces and temple built by its Bundela rulers in
the 16th and 17th centuries retain much of their pristine perfection.
