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A Guard of
Honour is held everyday, police personnel have been designated as Guards
at the temple, much in the manner of a king. The food and other
amenities provided to the deity at the temple are a royal repast. Armed
salutation is provided to Lord Ram every day.
The Raja
Ram Temple is accompanied by Sita (on the left), brother Laxman (on the
right), Maharaj Sugreev and Narsingh Bhagwan (on the right). Durga Maa
is also present in the darbaar on the right side. Hanumaan ji and
Jamwant ji are praying just below Sita. The specialty of this temple is
that Lord Ram has a sword in his right hand and a shield in the other.
Shri Ram is sitting in Padmasan, with the left leg crossed over the
right thigh.
According
to legend, Lord Ram appeared in dream of the then ruler Madhukar Shah.
The ruler subsequently brought an idol of Lord Ram and placed it in this
palace, before installing it into a temple. However, when the time of
installation approached, the idol refused to move from its present
place. The king had to recall his dream, which had indicated that the
idol would remain in the place, where it was first placed. Thus this
palace became a temple and Lord Ram is worshipped here as a king. The
Chaturbhuj Temple in
Orchha was the original destination of the idol of Lord Ram. This temple
has been decorated with religious symbols on the outside, while the
interiors are stark.
Getting There
Orchha
town is approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) away from Tikamgarh town,
which is the district headquarters of the district of the same name.
Jhansi town is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) away.
Orchha is well-connected by road
to the places like Jhansi, Gwalior and
Khajuraho. You can hire a taxi or bus
to reach Orchha from these places. The nearest railway junction to Orchha is
in Jhansi that is 16 kms away.
Rented taxis and cycle rickshaws
are the common modes of transportation in Orchha. The more energetic can
hire bicycles. Orchha is easily crossed on foot so simply walk around and
enjoy this historic town.
The nearest airport to Orchha is
Gwalior Airport
that is 113 kms from Orchha and
Khajuraho
Airport that is 155 kms away. You can hire a taxi or bus to reach Orchha
from these Airports.
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