Orchha

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Introduction

March 3, 2023: The Times of India

The town of Orchha is located on the serene banks of Betwa River in Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. For fans of history and architecture, Orchha’s rich history, architectural marvels, and beautiful natural surroundings just hits the spot. The town’s strategic location by a river makes it one of the most photogenic destinations in Madhya Pradesh.

Here are some of the most beautiful photos of the Orchha town and its grand attractions.


Orchha Fort

This massive fort complex was built by the Bundela Rajput king, Rudra Pratap Singh, in the 16th century. The fort is a unique blend of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles.

Jahangir Mahal

This palace was built by the then king Bir Singh Deo in the 17th century. It is said that this palace was built to welcome the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. It is located inside the Orchha Fort complex.

Chaturbhuj Temple

This 17th century temple is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Orchha. Check out the beautiful frescoes.

Betwa River bank

It is easily one of the most photographed sites in Madhya Pradesh. The main attraction is the collection of cenotaphs, locally known as chhatris. The sunsets are to die for.

Ram Raja Temple

Ram Raja Temple is dedicated to Rama, a revered figure for the Hindus. While exploring the temple, pay attention to the exquisite architecture and intricate carvings.

The second Ram nagari

A history

Abhilash Gaur and Arindam Ghosh, Feb 6, 2024: The Times of India

A queen of Orchha brought a Ram idol from Ayodhya in the 1570s and established it as the town’s perpetual king in her palace. Locals believe Ram resides in Orchha during the day and returns to Ayodhya at night

As vedic rituals breathed life into Ayodhya’s Ram Lalla idol (Ram depicted as a child) on January 22, the little town of Orchha in Madhya Pradesh watched agog. For almost 450 years now it has claimed a special bond with Ram’s birthplace.


A Ram idol discovered in the Saryu half a century after Mir Baqi built Babri Masjid has presided over Orchha as its Raja ever since. It resides in a grand palace and gets a daily guard of honour. But how this low-lying place deep in Bundelkhand’s woods became a second ‘Ram nagari’ (Ram’s city) is quite a story.