FORT OF ATER
It was built by Bhadauria King Badan Singh, Maha
Singh and Bakhat Singh in the era 1664-1668 after them the area is known as
"BADHWAR". It is located deep inside the ravines of Chambal. Now it
is in a dilapidated condition.
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It is located 35 Kms in west of the Bhind city.
Transportation is available from 6 Am to 4 Pm. One can go by bus or jeep which are easily
available from the Bus stand/ Ater Road.
The main attractions of the fort are 'Khooni
Darwaza', 'Badan Singh Ka Mahal', 'Hathiapor', 'Raja Ka Bangla', 'Rani Ka Bangla' and
'Barah Khamba Mahal'. |
Another fort situated in the Bhind city was also
built by Bhadoriya King to keep control over rebellions in the era 1654-1684.
During Scindia reign Darbar hall was constructed in which at present a museum is conducted
by District Archeological Association Bhind (M.P).
VANKHANDESHWAR
TEMPLE :
It is located in Bhind town. It is a Shiv Mandir
built by the Mandir built by the king, Prathwiraj Chauhan in 1175 AD. It is told
that "Jyoti" is continously flamed since then. |
THE
JAIN TEMPLES OF BARANSO
These are
the old temples and their existence is
located to the visit of Lord Mahavir Swami in the
area.Located on Bhind Gwalior Road , 5 Kms in south east of Bhind. The only available
means of transport are tanga or personal vehicle.
MATA RENUKA
TEMPLE AT JAMDARA :
It is located in Gohad Tehsil
near Mau and is told as the birthplace of Maharshi Parashuram. Folklore linked
to Parashuram is that his father ordered to cut the head of Mother Renuka
which he complied with and as a prize asked for
revival of the dead Mother which Maharshi Jamdagini,
his father solicited.The temple was built at the place of this
activity.In the temple the idol of Deity Mother Renuka with a separated head is
there in the temple.
NARADDEV TEMPLE
It is a Shiv Temple
located on the banks of river, Sindh. It is old and Maharshi Narad worshipped here. It is
being renovated.
THE FORT OF
GOHAD :
It was built by Jat
Kings Maha Singh in 16th century .The fort is dilapidated but a Mahal is still
housing several Government offices. The fine carvings
of Mahal is still worth viewing.The 'Kachhari Mahal' is a unique example of the
Iranian Art. One can reach there by bus.
Apart from these places,
the world famous ravines are the places worth visiting. These are providing hide out in
the district to law disobeying persons. Five
rivers which flow around the district mainly Pahuj, Sindh,
Kunwari, Chambal and Yamuna meet together in
an area of 2 kms named as
"PACHNADA" The places just neighboring to
the district are actually located in U.P. but this is a rare phenomenon where
five rivers confluence at one juncture.
Madhya Pradesh Government has patronized following
monuments.
| Shiv Mandir Daang |
Located at Tehsil Gohad |
| Fort Of Gohad |
Located at Tehsil Gohad |
| Ancient Spot Amah |
Located at Daboh, Lahar |
Madhya Pradesh Government has issued first
notification for declaring following Monuments as protected ones
| 1. Fort &
Darbaar Hall of Bhind |
2. Vishnu
Mandir of Barhad |
3. Shiv Mandir of Birkhadi |
| 4. Shiv Mandir
of Cheemka |
5. Vishnu
Mandir of Barahead |
6. Ram Janaki Mandir of
Sita Ram ki Lawan |
| 7. Ancient Temple of Cheemka |
8. Vishnu Mandir of Tilori |
9. Lakshman Talaiya of
Gohad |
| 10. Parsian Tomb of Gohad |
11. Lakshman Mandir of Gohad |
12. Naya Mahal of Gohad |
| 13. Jain Mandir Mahal of
Barason |
14. Shiv Mandir of Ater |
15. Sati Mandir of Ater |
| 16. Voreshwar Mandir of
Dulhagan |
17. Shiv Mandir of Chomho |
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Madhya Pradesh Government is also planning to take
over following monuments for protection.
| 1. Group of
temples at Tilori |
2. Shiv Mandir
at Sita Ram ki Lawan |
3. Surya Mandir
at Bharoli |
| 4. Baradari and
Palace of Ghinoli(Ater) |
5. Goad King
Bhagwant Singh Chattari at Indurkhi |
6.
Vankhandeshwar Shiv Mandir at Bhind |
| 7.Bade Ganeshji
ka Mandir at Gori Sarovar Bhind |
8. Sati Madir
at Gori Sarovar Bhind |
9. Ek Mukh Shiv
Linga Mandir at bank of Gori Sarovar Bhind |
| 10.
Ancient place of Rishi Bhindi at Bhind |
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