India’s big city Chhatarpur is also the district of MP (Madhya Pradesh). The city was established in 1785 and identified after the name of leader from Bundela Rajput “Chhatrasal”. During the period whole state was administered by family members of Chhatrasal till 1785. However, later the city was ruled by Ponwar clan of Rajput community. In 1806, the state MP was handed over to Ruler Sone Singh Ponwar by the BEIC (British East India Company).
Maharaja
Chhatrasal of MP was the great worrier and the city was named after him. About
the geographical structure of the city the region is located in North East side
of state Madhya Pradesh. The land area of the region is around 8687 Sq Kms and
the longitude is 24.06 in north and 25.20 latitudes in East.
Chhatarpur
is the big region having countless tourist destinations in the city as well as
outskirts of the city. Some key spots are Khajuraho which is the famous spot of
India, Dhubela (available with museum at only distance of 15 KMs from city), Jatashankar
(the religious place close to Bijawar), Bhimkund (a known spot filled with
natural water source), Raneh Fall (tourists have to attain to Khajuraho to
reach the waterfall), Hanuman Tauria (one of the finest Hanuman temple of
India), Bambar Baini (the oldest shrine of Goddess Durga situated on the hill of
Lavkush Nagar), PNP (Panna National Park housing wild animals and dense
forest), Pandav Falls (near Khajuraho where Pandavas from Mahabharata sought
the shelter), SAI Baba temple (situated near the Hanuman Tauria), and Pitambara
Temple (the popular Pitambara Devi shrine located on Satai road).
The
mentioned attraction sites are amazing and having unique features. Travelers
can make their holidays memorable by visiting the region Chhatarpur. This
religious city is having countless temples and locations where travelers can
attain.
Tourist
sites of Chhatarpur:
Kandariya
Mahadeo: the shrine made of Khajuraho style is first spot of city. The idol of
lord Shiva is placed in temple.
Chaunsath Yogini: the only granite shrine of Chhatarpur is next special destination for
visitors. Experts call the temple as only surviving temple of 900 AD. The
goddess Kali idol in the temple is amazingly constructed. The big part is only 35
temples of such period are alive in 65 shrines. Next Kali temple of Chhatarpur
is Goddess Jagdambe Shrine.
Chitragupta
Temple: the shrine located in east direction of city is Chitragupta Temple
placed in 3rd position of tourist spots of the city. This Surya
temple is 5 feet in height in riding horse position.
Vishwanath Temple:
the shrine of Lord Brahma with 3 headed faces is best here. Visitors can watch impressive
images on the wall of temple with lions and Elephants. The Nandi (bull) face in
the front of temple is amazing too.
Lakshmana Shrine:
this temple is having three idols of creator and destroyer of the Universe. The
lord Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu with their wives are beautifully described in the
temple. The lord Narsimha and Varaha idols are also special to watch in the
temple.
Matangeshwar Shrine: next spot for visitors in Chhatarpur is Matangeshwar Temple. This Lord
Shiva temple is eight feet in height.
Parsvnath Shrine:
this is the temple of Jain community beautifully curved with numerous idols. Experts
call this temple as biggest shrine of Jain’s. This shrine was constructed in 1860
by various community people.
Ghantai Shrine:
another Jain temple of Chhatarpur is amazingly curved that represents the 16 visions
of Sri Mahavira’s mother.
Adinath Shrine:
the shrine devoted to Saint of Jain community Sri Adinath. The plentiful work
with stunning sculptures on the wall including yakshis is best thing to watch
in Adinath Temple.
Duladeo Temple: next location is Duladeo Shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Again shrine is amazingly designed with Apsara sculptures on the wall.
Chaturbhuj Shrine:
This temple has massive, intricately-carved image of Vishnu in the sanctum.
Attaining to
Chhatarpur:
This region
is linked through railways, airlines and roads from diverse cities of India. People
can easily reach to city as well as other parts by mentioned services. Mentioned
above tourist places are located in different locations and cities of Chhatarpur
region so tourist must plan their trip before booking the ticket.
