Traveling to Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior? In search of historical places in Gwalior? These are a few locations close to Gwalior that are well-known for their historical sites and monuments.
Mitawali : Mitawali is a village where the popular Chausath Yogini Temple lies , which is also known as Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple, this temple is situated in high hills surrounded by green plants and flowers, to show this splendid round temple, you have to climb approximately 100 steps.
Padawali : The notable Padavali fortress was built in the 18th century by the Jat Ranas rulers of Dhaulpur. Graciously guarded by a lion and lioness, the fort also has a temple that once served as a divine place to worship Lord Shiva. Every stone used in the fortification and in the making of the temple has something to convey about the ancient era through its inscription and detailing.
Bateshwar Temples : The site is not just about one temple; the Bateshwar temples are a cluster of almost 200 mini grandeurs made of sandstone, devoted to lords Shiva and Vishnu. Spread over 25 acres, these shrines were built across slanted hills near Padavali. The temples were constructed in the 8th to 10th century AD probably during the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty. Interestingly, the jungle nearby is full of beautiful birds like peacocks, parakeets and kingfishers. One can often spot the national bird perching and posing on the rooftop of the temples.
How to simply visit these places:
These sites are roughly 50 kilometers from Gwalior and are easily accessible by bus or personal car , The collection of historic architectural beauty
A beautiful set of structures dating back to the Gupta and Gurjara-Pratihara dynasties define the mastery of a historic era. The marvels of Padavali, Mitawali and Bateshwar temples are situated just a few kilometres from the city of Morena.
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