Panchmukhi Mahadev Temple, Orchha Fort, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India.
There is no doubt that all the monuments are interesting for the tourism of Orchha. Except the major monuments, people have occupied the attractive monuments located inside the fort. One such grand and unique monument is the Panchmukhi Mahadev Temple which is actually a complex. The government and the archeology department are fully responsible for the plight of this temple. In the premises of the temple, I saw a chaff cutting machine and locks inside, it seems that cattle are also kept here.
Panchmukhi Mahadev Temple is a magnificent ancient monument and locals are using it as personal property. The Panchmukhi Mahadev Temple is situated in the middle of the enclosed complex. The floor configuration of the west-facing temple has the sanctum sanctorum and pavilion. Foundation block known as Vedibandh, rising walls (Jangha) and shikhara are based on Bhumija and Nagar style in vertical configuration. On stylistic grounds the temple is of 17th century AD. Although the temple is of Nagara style, in which Ashtabhadra means eight directional branches occupied by the directional deities and Khajuraho style Urubhangyukt Shikhar means subsidiary Shikhara were used in Orchha under the patronage of Maharaja Veer Singh Dev. Hence it’s allotted to Bundela style on regional basis. The other two temples built in the complex are similar to the above temple in plan, and the octagonal chhatri with eight pillars covered with fluted dome, which is equipped with stone pillars and attractive lintel and overhangs, has beautiful paintings depicting Dashavatar and other stories.
Generally no tourists guide are passing the information about such magnificent monuments located within the fort but away from the centre.
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