Travel to jhansi - jhansi Travel Guide, Tourism jhansi Tour Packages, jhansi Delhi Tour, jhansi Hotel » Maha Lakshmi Tem http://www.tourismjhansi.org Travel to jhansi - jhansi Travel Guide, jhansi Tour Packages, jhansi Delhi Tour, jhansi Hotel Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:13:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Lakshmi Bai Temple http://www.tourismjhansi.org/2010/01/lakshmi-bai-temple-2/ http://www.tourismjhansi.org/2010/01/lakshmi-bai-temple-2/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:52:41 +0000 admin http://www.tourismjhansi.org/?p=349 An eighteenth century temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, Mahalakshmi temple is aMahaLakshmi much-revered devout centre in Jhansi. This shrine is located in Lakshmi Tal outside the Lakshmi Darwaza. Splendor in terms of architecture, this temple witness large influx of devotees especially on the auspicious occasions of Laxmi Puja and Diwali.
As per Hindu belief, Mahalakshmi is the deity of good fortune and it is believed that sincere adoration of this goddess would fetch you high rewards. Now the temple has become one of the most sought after tourist attractions in Jhansi since it has witnessed so many historical events during the reign of Rani Lakshmi Bai.

]]> http://www.tourismjhansi.org/2010/01/lakshmi-bai-temple-2/feed/ 0 Tourist Places http://www.tourismjhansi.org/2009/12/tourist-places-4/ http://www.tourismjhansi.org/2009/12/tourist-places-4/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:49:22 +0000 admin http://www.tourismjhansi.org/?p=265 Ganesh Mandir
Ganesh Mandir, where the marriage ceremany of Maharani Laxmi Bai, the brave hero of 1857 Inedependence war, and Maharajai Gangadhar Rao was performed. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh. Rani MahalRani Mahal, Palace of Rani Lakshmi Bai embelished with multi colored art and painting on its walls and ceilings. Presently this palace is converted into a museum. It has a massive collection of Sculptures of the period between the 9th and 12th Centuries AD, housed here by the Archaeologral Survey of India U.P.Govt. Museum
The State Museum has a fine collection of terracotta, bronzes, Weapons, Sculptures, Manuscripts, Painting and Coins of Gold, Silver and Copper. Maha Lakshmi Temple
Maha Lakshmi Temple an ancient temple devoted to Devi Mahalaxmi was built in 18th Century. This glorious temple is situated outside Laxmi "Darwaza" near Laxmi Tal. Maharaja Gangadhar Rao ki ChathriThe Samadhi of Maharaja Gangadhar Rao is situated on the Laxmi Tal. After the death of Maharaja Gangadhar Rao in 1853 this ancient monument was built by his wife Maharani Laxmi Bai. Jhansi FortThe fort of Maharani Jhansi has strategic importance since the earliest of times. It was built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo (1606-27) of Orchha on a rocky hill called Bangra in the town of Balwantnagar (presently known as Jhansi ).

The fort has ten gates ( Darwaza) .Some of these are Khandero Gate, Datia Darwaza, Unnao gate, Jharna Gate, Laxmi Gate, Sagar Gate, Orcha Gate, Sainyar Gate, Chand gate. Baruasagar
Distance from Jhansi is 24 Km. (approx) on the route to Khajuraho.Baruasagar named after a large lake called Baruasagar Tal. This lake was created about 260 years ago when Raja Udit Singh of Orcha erected and embankment. A fort was built by him. The ruins of two old Chandela Temples, made of granite, are on the north-east of the lake. The older one is called Ghughua Math. Nearby is the later Gupta period temple called Jarai-Ka-Math. This is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati
Paricha Dam
Distance from Jhansi is 25 Km. (approx.) on the Jhansi-Kanpur National Highway No.25.aricha Dam is built on the river Betwa. Its reservoir – a placid stretch of water that runs to Notghat Bridge which is 34 Km. away. This is an ideal place not only for water sports but also for adventure seekers and picnickers. The whole area is rich in scenic beauty and holds the promise of an unforgettable holiday.
Todi Fathepur
The Todi Fathepur fort is built on a hillock. It covers an area of 5 acres and is surrounded by three massive stone walls. This fort is divided into four major parts known as Gusain Mahal, Ranwas, Rajgarh Palace and the Rang Mahal Palace .
Samthar
Distance from Jhansi is 66 Km. (approx.)Samthar which was formerly know as Samshergarh. Samthar was an independent principality under the great Gujar warriors. The independent state of Samthar was created by Chandrabhan Bar Gujar and his grand son Madan singh, Governors of the state of Datia.
Orcha (M.P.)
Distance from Jhansi is18 Km. (approx.)Orcha, one of the ancient city situated on the bank of Betwa. This place is famous for Raja Ram Temple and various other historical monuments. Orcha was founded in 16th Century by the Bundela Chieftain, Rudra Pratap Singh. The main historical are the Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal, Laxmi Narayan Temple and the Chaturbhuj Temple . ]]> http://www.tourismjhansi.org/2009/12/tourist-places-4/feed/ 1