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The majestic Sheesh Mahal a part of the Deogarh Fort is a colorful hall of various mirrors that you must see.
The Dashavtar Temple depicts the Ten Avatars or re-incarnations of Vishnu. The temple is known to being the first North Indian temple to have a spire called “shikhara”.
The Mahastamba, which is the group of 31 Jain Temples from the Post Gupta period have panels that depict scenes from the Jain Mythology.
Not surprisingly, it is of great antiquarian, archeological and epigraphical importance and finds mentions in the history of the Guptas, the Gurjara-Pratiharas, the Gonds, the Muslim rulers of Delhi as well as the Marathas and the British. With a dramatic natural setting,the Deogarh fort is
During the 8th to 17th centuries,it was a Jain center and still houses 31 Jain temples. Panels depicting scenes from Jain Mythology,votive pillars, votive tablets and Jain images are visible from all sides.
Deshavatar temple,dedicated to Lord Vishnu, lying close to the banks of the Betwa is the Jewel of Deogarh. Dated 6th century A.D(Gupta period),this temple is the earliest known Panchayatan temple of north India.
The temple is particularly known for its Rathika Panels in recess along its three side walls,is noted for being the first Indian temple with a Shikara or Spire.However,only the lower portion remains of the Shikhara.
With the green water of Betwa in vicinity and a small island clad in rich verdure in the middle of the river, the site has got tremendous charm.
The Gupta age,known as the 'Golden Age/Era' of Indian history,is exemplified by the superb sculptures,images at Deogarh. A dramatic Travelmasti site.
Mahmud Khilji built the beautiful Mughal Fort of Koshak Mahal in 1445. The majestic Badal Mahal Gate-a-Victory, Jama Masjid is very nice places to visit.
Shahzadi ka Rouza is a beautiful building with appealing arches by the Parmeshwar Tal. You can also commute to Kumbhalgarh Fort from here and to the Jain temples of Ranakpur.
Deogarh is situated on the bank of Betwa, at the western end of the Lalitpur range of hills. The cliffs that preside the river rise up to the height of 350 feet and turns into a sandstone ridge. The river takes a deep curve to the west at this juncture and passes through the extremely picturesque countryside.
For centuries, Deogarh has been famous as a temple town and attracts lots of tourists who look out for unconventional places. The most famous and the most frequented temple at the same time is Dashavatar Temple. This is a fine Vishnu temple that belongs to the Gupta period. It is one of the earliest known Panchayatan temples of north India. The terraced basement above the high temple plinth is adorned with a continuous row of sculptured panels. A highly carved doorway with Ganga -Yamuna figures lead to the sanctum. Three of the sidewalls have Vaishnavite mythological scenes carved in high relief.
The town is also famous for its various Jain temples. The city boasts of as many as 31 Jain temples. Actually Deogarh was a Jain center from the post-Gupta times up to the 17th century. Panels depicting scenes from Jain mythology, Tirthankara images can be easily found in these temples.
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