Open AccessORCHHA- THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF MADHYA PRADESH
Author(s) -
Anjali Pandey
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of research - granthaalayah
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2394-3629
pISSN - 2350-0530
DOI - 10.29121/granthaalayah.v8.i4.2020.32
Subject(s) - emperor , mythology , temple , honour , art , glory , ancient history , architecture , harmony (color) , raja , art history , archaeology , classics , history , visual arts , geology , paleontology , physics , optics
Orchha is a historically famous site of Bundelkhand region in Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh. It has the wide collection of tremendous Imperial monuments with historic importance and natural and living heritage at National and international level. The Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal and Sheesh Mahal are the three sections of Orchha Palace Complex. The blend of Mughal and Bundelkhandi style of architecture is really appreciable for its harmony, intelligent engineering and magnificent building. Jahangir Mahal was built in honour of Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Orchha is also famous for the Ram Raja temple where the Bhagwan Ram is worshipped as a king. Lakshmi Narayan temple and Chaturbhuj Temple have unique Temple designs. There are 14 Chhatri or cenotaphs of the rulers of Orchha. The art, architecture, legends and the myths celebrate the glory of Orchha.