Chhatris of Orchha

      

Orchha, the capital of the mighty Bundela Rajput kings, spells history almost in every part of the city. The monuments here retain the historic touch to give tourists an insight into its rich past. The location of the city in itself is picturesque with hills and lush greenery around making it picture perfect.

         In Orchha, Chhatris were constructed in the past to glorify the contributions of the rulers of the mighty Bundelkhand dynasty. The Chhatris also are symbols of the rich cultural heritage and grandeur of the past. The 14 Chhatris constructed besides River Betwa reflect the amazing architectural skills of the craftsman.

Chhatris of Orchha

         Chhatris are elevated, dome-shaped pavilions used as an element in Indian architecture. Chhatris are commonly used to depict the elements of pride and honor in the Jat, Maratha and Rajput architecture. They are widely used, in palaces, in forts, or to demarcate funerary sites. Originating in Rajasthani architecture where they were memorials for kings and royalty, they were later adapted as a standard feature in all buildings in Maratha ruled states, Rajasthan, and most importantly in Mughal architecture. They are today seen on its finest monuments, Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra. Chhatris are basic element of Hindu as well as Mughal architecture. The term "chhatri"  means umbrella or canopy.

Chaturbhuj Temple of Orchha, Madhya Pradesh

Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh attracts thousands of visitors every year because of its beautiful architectural style. The exterior walls of the Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha is designed with various religious symbols while the interiors are plain and simple that offers you the divine solace. The congregation hall where the devotees gather to offer prayers are criss-cross in shape. Spires have been built above the sanctuary of the Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha at Madhya Pradesh.

Chaturbhuj Temple view fron Raj Mahal's Window

Chaturbhuj Temple of Madhya Pradesh is the finest venue for one to go and seek the divine solace. The environment of the temple is very peaceful and calm. The temple is spacious enough to accommodate a large crowd and is lighted throughout the day with the sunlight. It is also said that Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha resembles a lot to the Kushak Mahal in Chanderi.

Chaturbhuj Temple, Side view

The original story behind the name of Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha is that when Lord Rama's idol which was at the Rani Niwas, the private residence of Maharani Gansh Kunwar who was the wife of Raja Madhukar, rejected to move to the temple, an idol of Lord Vishnu with four arms was kept in the temple and this is how the temple came to be known as Chaturbhuj Temple.

Chaturbhuj Temple,Front view

 

Chaturbhuj Temple, inner view

Vishwa Hindi Sammelan 2015... Invitation to Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh

Vishwa Hindi Sammelan 2015... Invitation to Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh

Vishwa Hindi Sammelan 2015... Invitation to Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh

राष्ट्रवादी व्यक्तित्व: दीनदयाल उपाध्याय .... अनुत्तरित प्रश्न

‘चन्द्रचूड़ आयोग’ भी पं. दीनदयाल उपाध्याय की हत्या के वास्तविक कारणों की तह तक नहीं पहुंच सका।

 निःसंदेह कुछ प्रश्नों का उत्तर नहीं मिल सका....  उन्हीं प्रश्नों को मैंने अपनी किताब में उठाया है ....

Rashtravadi Vyaktitva : Deen Dayal Upadhyay...A Book By Dr Sharad Singh, Page 133

 

Rashtravadi Vyaktitva : Deen Dayal Upadhyay...A Book By Dr Sharad Singh

Traveler Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh at Bhuteshwar temple, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India..... भूतेश्वर मंदिर, सागर, मध्यप्रदेश, भारत

  

Traveler Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh at Bhuteswar Temple, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India

मूल भूतेश्वर मंदिर 400 वर्ष पुराना है। कहा जाता है कि 400 वर्ष पूर्व सागर शहर में बड़ा बाजार क्षेत्र में रहने वाले एक शिवभक्त परिवार मुखिया को रात में भगवान शिव ने स्वप्न में दर्शन दे कर एक निश्चित स्थान पर खुदाई करने का निर्देश दिया। सुबह होने पर उस परिवार ने उस जगह खुदाई की जहां उन्हें भगवान शिव की एक "पिंडी" मिली। उस स्थान पर एक मंदिर बनवाया गया जो भूतेश्वर मंदिर के नाम से विख्यात हुआ। यहाँ पर पत्थर "पाली" भाषा में एक शिलालेख भी मिला था जो अब पुरातत्व विभाग के संरक्षण में है।

Traveler Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh at Bhuteswar Temple, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India

Traveler Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh at Bhuteswar Temple, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India

    बसंत पंचमी, शिवरात्रि और श्रावण के महीने में भगवान शिव का अभिषेक किया जाता हैं। शिवरात्रि पर भगवान शिव-पार्वती के विवाह का आयोजन भी किया जाता है। 

God Bhuteshwar Mahadev : Traveler Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh at Bhuteswar Temple, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India

God Bhuteshwar Mahadev : Traveler Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh at Bhuteswar Temple, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India

God Bhuteshwar Mahadev : Traveler Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh at Bhuteswar Temple, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India

God Mahadev Shiv : Traveler Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh at Bhuteswar Temple, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India

Godess Harsiddhi : Traveler Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh at Bhuteswar Temple, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India

God & Godess Shiv Parvati : Traveler Dr (Miss) Sharad Singh at Bhuteswar Temple, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India

The history of Bhuteshwar temple of Sagar Madhya Pradesh is about 400 years old. The temple was built before 400 year. According to a popular narrative, Lord Shiva appeared in the dream of a family-chief to dig directed at a certain location. They excavated and found a "Pindi" of Lord Shiv. They were build a temple. Wich is famous as  Bhuteshwar Temple.

      An  inscription on the stone also was found in Pali language in the same place which is now in the custody of the Department of Archaeology. 

       Few more templs is also situated in the premises as Shiv temple", Godess Annapurna temple", Godess Harsiddhi temple etc.

Premchand made a history in Hindi Literature by his Stories and Novels....

Story Writer Premchand

Munshi Premchand, a Hindustani literature (Upanyas Samrat) and Indian writer (novel writer, story writer and dramatist), was born in the year 1880 at 31^st of July in the Lamhi village (near Varanasi). He is the famous writer of the early 20^th century. 

Bust of Story Writer Premchand

He got died at 8^th of October in 1936 by serving the people with his great writings. The birth name of him is Dhanpat Rai Srivastav and pen name is Nawab Rai. He wrote his all writings with his pen name. Finally his name becomes changed to the Munshi Premchand. His first name Munshi is an honorary prefix given by his lovers in the society because of his quality and effective writings. As a Hindi writer he wrote approximately dozen novels, 250 short stories, numerous essays and translations (he translated a number of foreign literary works into the Hindi language).

Village Monument of Story Writer Premchand

He made a history in Hindi Literature by his Stories and Novels. 

Read his Hindi story "Thakur ka kuaa" ... http://samkalinkathayatra.blogspot.in/2015/07/blog-post.html

Lecture of Dr Sharad Singh in Pathak Manch Sagar 26 07 2015

ऐतिहासिक उपन्यास लेखन पर डॉ शरद सिंह का व्याख्यान ....