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If you
wish to travel further into history -- the pre historic era –
take time off to make an excursion to Bhimbetka an
archaeological treasure house. Hemmed in by the northern
fringe of the vindhya ranges, Bhimbetka lies 46 Kms. South of
Bhopal. The rocky terrain of dense forest and craggy cliffs
has over 600 shelters belonging to the Neolithic age. They had
a vivid, panoramic detail, painting in over 500 caves
depicting the lives of pre-historic cave dwellers. This
invaluable chronicle on the history of man, should not be
missed. You can enjoy the paintings depicting everyday events
of our ancestors like scenes of hunting, dancing, horse and
elephant riding, household scenes, honey collection, animal
fighting scenes etc.
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The
magnificent temple of Bhojpur , which has earned the
nomenclature of the Somnath of the East is known as the
Bhojeshwar temple. Dating back to the period of Raja Bhoj,
The legendary Parmar king of Dhar , the temple is about
1000 years old. This temple to this date attracts devotees
of Lord Shiva in huge numbers during the Shivaratri
festivities. Just half – an – hour drive from Bhopal, this
sanctum has the biggest Shiva Linga carved out of a single
stone, rising to an awe-inspiring height of 7.5 feet with
a circumference of 17.8 feet. Set upon a massive platform
of 21.5 feet, the architectural harmony of lingam and
platform creates a superb synthesis of solidity and
lightness.
Although the temple was never completed , it still remains
one of the best examples of temple architecture of the 12th
and 13th centuries.
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11km away on Bhopal-Berasia Road has synthesis of
Hindu and Islamic decorative art developed by Afghan
ruler Dost Mohammed Khan. |
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It is situated 22 kilometer away from
Bhopal. This place was discovered 70 years ago by
a jain Muni.Hundred of idols of Jain tearthankars
can be seen there. |
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Near seven kilometer away from
Bhopal on Gwalior road on the top of a hill
is situated Manua Bhan Ki Tekri, the Jain
temple, a pilgrimage and faith of jain
devotees. On the tekri the Jain saint
Maharaj Shri Vijay Suriji, Shri Jindutta
Sureshwarji and Acharya Manutung’s footwears
are kept and also a idol of Shri Man
Bhadarji has been installed. On the Simha
Gate of the temple is an old manuscript
carved on the stone, the language in which
it has been written is still to be
deciphered. It is also said to be the
Sadhana Sthali of Oswal Dynasty. A big fare
is also held every year here on Kartik
Purnima. |
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| Madhya
Pradesh Tourist office |
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Madhya Pradesh State Tourism
Development Corporation Ltd.,
Gangotri, 4th floor,
T.T. Nagar,
Bhopal. - 462 003
Telephone: (0755) 2554340-43,
Fax: 0755-2552384. |
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