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| Deogarh |
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123 km from Jhansi, deogarh is situated on the right bank of the Betwa river, at the western end of the Lalitpur range of hills. The thickly forested hills around Deogarh harbour a variety of wildlife.
Deogarh is of great antiquarian, epigraphical and archaeological importance and has been integral to the history of the Guptas, the Gurjara-Pratiharas, the Gondas, the Muslim rulers of Delhi, the Marathas and the British. It possesses the remains of a fine Vishnu temple dating to the Gupta era, and several Jain temples. The architecture and sculpture of these temples display a high level of craftsmanship.
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Places of Interest
Dashavatar Temple: This fine Gupta temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is the earliest known Panchayatan temple in north India. The terraced basement above the high plinth is decorated with sculpted panels. The figures of ganga and Yamuna adorn the carved doorway leading to the sanctum sanctorum. Three large carved panels along the side walls- the Gajendramoksha panel, the Narnarayan Tapasya and the Anantshayi Vishnu-depict scenes from Vaishnava mythology. Only the lower portion remains of the spire, which was the most important part of the temple.
Jain Temples : These 31 Jain temples are somewhat later in origin than the Vishnu temple, but are no less remarkable. They are situated inside the fort of Karnali on the hills overlooking the Betwa. The site was a Jain centre from the 6th to the 17th century. The temples abound in panels depicting scenes from Jain mythology, tirthankara images, votive pillars, votive tablets, Jain images visible from all sides and pillars carved with a thousand Jin figures.
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Places to Stay
Jain Dharamshala, Tourist Bungalow.
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Getting There
Nearest airport is at Gwalior-235 km. Lalitpur is the most convenient railhead 23 km from Deogarh.
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