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Madan Mahal is a suburban area of Jabalpur famous for the historical Durgavati fort. The area also has a railway station named Madan Mahal.

The Dhuandhar Falls is a waterfall in Jabalpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

The Marble Rocks is an area along the Narmada river in central India near the city of Jabalpur; in Bhedaghat of Jabalpur District, in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The river has carved the soft marble, creating a beautiful gorge of about 8 km in length. It is a po…

The Dumna Nature Reserve of Jabalpur Municipal Corporation is spread over nearly 1800 acres of forested land on a plateau, about 40 meters above Jabalpur town. It was transferred to the Municipal Committee of Jubbulpore by the provincial government to act as the catchment area for the Khandari lake. The construction of Khandari Dam materialized in February 1883 under J.H. Mo…

The Holy Maa Sharda Temple is situated in Village Maihar of Satna District in Madhya Pradesh. The place is well connected by road and train route. The approximate distance from Satna district headquarters is 40 Kms. The temple is situated on the Trikut mountain at a height of 600 ft from ground level. To reach the shrine one has to climb 1001 stairs. The temple is managed by Maa Sharda Prabhand Samiti. The committee, headed by the district collector, has done significant work to enable better facilities for pilgrims and devotees visiting the temple from all over the country.

Bharat Mata Mandir is located on the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus in Varanasi, India. Instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble. This temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata and claims to be the only one of its kind in the world.

The Durga Mandir is situated in Ramnagar of Banaras. It is believed that it was built 500 years ago which is under control of royal family of Banaras State currently. This temple is devoted to Hindu deity Durga. The temple has a large stone built pond with it. The Durga Mandir boasts of its fine stone works, which is a fabulous example of north Indian stone work arts.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century and is situated on the banks of the Assi river. The deity was named "Sankat Mochan" meaning the "reliever from troubles".

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, or Jyotirlingams, the holiest of Shiva Temples. The main deity is known by the names Shri Vishwanath and Vishweshwara literally m…

Banaras Hindu University, formerly Central Hindu College, is a collegiate, central, and research university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1916 jointly by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the Maharaja of Darbhanga Rameshwar Singh, Maharaja of Banaras Prabhu Narayan Singh, Sunder Lal[6], and British Theosophist and Home Rule League founder Annie Besant. With over 30,000 students, and 18,000 residing on campus, BHU is the largest residential university in Asia. The university is one of the eight public institutions declared as an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India.

Vishwanath Gali is one of the oldest and busiest streets in Varanasi, India. Running from the Gyanvapi chowk to the Dashaswamedh Ghat it is roughly over 300 Meters long. From being home to one of the most important Hindu temples Kashi Vishwanath, it is also a famous shopping destination.

Dhamek Stupa is a massive stupa located at Sarnath, 13 km away from Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Chaukhandi Stupa is a Buddhist stupa in Sarnath, located 8 kilometres from Cantt Railway Station Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Stupas have evolved from burial mounds and serve as a shrine for a relic of the Buddha. The site was declared to be a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India in June 2019.

Sarnath Museum is the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the findings and excavations at the archaeological site of Sarnath, by the Archaeological Survey of India. Sarnath is located near Varanasi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The museum has 6,832 sculptures and artefacts.

Shri Vishwanath Mandir also known as Vishwanath Mandir, Vishwanath Temple, New Vishwanath Temple and Birla Temple is one of the most famous temples and biggest tourist attractions in the holy city of Varanasi. The temple is situated in Benaras Hindu University and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Shri Vishwanath Mandir has the tallest temple tower in the world with the Vimana's height b…

Annapurna Devi Mandir, also known as Annapurna Mata Mandir and Annapurna Mandir, is one of the most famous Hindu temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the goddess Ann…Annapurna Devi Mandir, also known as Annapurna Mata Mandir and Annapurna Mandir, is one of the most famous Hindu temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the goddess Annapurna. Annapurna is the Hindu goddess for nourishment and is a form of the goddess Parvati. The current Annapurna Mandir was constructed in the 18th century by Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I.

The Haleshwar Sthan is a Hindu pilgrimage site in Sitamarhi in the state of Bihar, India, which has an ancient Hindu temple. It is situated 3 km northwest of Sitamarhi town. Haleshwar Sthan is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to the god Shiva. Millions of pilgrims visit the temple every year, making it amongst the most visited religious shrines in northern India. As the myth goes, King Videha founded a temple of Lord Shiva on the occasion of Putra Yeshti Yajna. His temple was named Haleshwarnath temple.

The Ramchaura Mandir is a Hindu Temple in the city of Hajipur, Bihar, India. Dedicated to Lord Rama, it is located at Rambhadra near Helabazar, Hajipur. As per local folklore, it is said to have been in existence since Ramayana period and Lord Shri Ram is believed to have visited this place on his way to Janakpur, where his footprints are worshiped. The Ramchaura Mandir has a tradition of celebrating Rama Navami, the birth anniversary of Rama, every year. A small fair is also organized on the eve of Rama Navami.

The Great Buddha statue is one of the popular stops on the Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist routes in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. The statue is 19.5 m high representing the Buddha seated in a meditation pose, or dhyana mudra, on a lotus in the open air.

Ram Janaki temple, situated 25 feet to the north of Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, is a famous religious place in Bihar. The temple has been established in this temple complex which is newly constructed. The temple's main gate is in the south direction, and a Peepal tree can be seen here, which has been on the temple premises for a long time.

Hanuman Garhi is a 10th-century temple of lord Hanuman in Uttar Pradesh, India. Located in Ayodhya, it is one of the most important temples in the city along with other temples such as Nageshwar Nath and the in-construction Ram Temple.

Ram Janmabhoomi is the site that is hypothesized to be the birthplace of Rama, believed to be the seventh avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu. The Ramayana states that the location of Rama's birthplace is on the banks of the Sarayu river in a city called "Ayodhya".

"Valmiki Bhawan", this temple is located at a distance of 3 km from Ayodhya railway station on Mani Ramdas Ji Ki Chawni Marg. This temple opens from Sunrise to Sunset. Epic Ramayana written by Maharshi Valmiki is inscribed on the marble slabs used in this building.

The sacred ghat on the bank of River Saryu is believed to be the spot where Lord Rama took Jal Samadhi. It comprises a series of fine well-maintained Ghats built by Raja Darshan Singh in the first half of the 19th century. On the top of the Ghats, there are the Sita-Ram Temple, the Chakrahari and the Guptahari shrines, and Narasingh Temple.

Khusro Bagh is a large walled garden and burial complex located in muhalla Khuldabad close to the Allahabad Junction railway station, in Allahabad, India. It is roughly 6 kms from the Akbar fort built in. Situated over forty acres and shaped as a quadra…

Prayagraj Fort is a fort built by the Mughal emperor Akbar at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India in 1583. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near its confluence with the river Ganges. It is recognised by the Archaeological Survey of India as a monument of national importance.

The Anand Bhavan is a historic house museum in Allahabad, India, focusing on the Nehru Family. It was bought by Indian political leader Motilal Nehru in the 1930s to serve as the residence of the Nehru family when the original mansion Swaraj Bhavan was tr…The Anand Bhavan is a historic house museum in Allahabad, India, focusing on the Nehru Family. It was bought by Indian political leader Motilal Nehru in the 1930s to serve as the residence of the Nehru family when the original mansion Swaraj Bhavan was transformed into the local headquarters of the Indian National Congress. Jawahar Planetarium, the planetarium is situated here, which has been striving to inculcate scientific temper among masses through its sky shows on astronomy and science.

Gupt Godavari, a natural wonder, consists of two caves. It is around 18 km from Chitrakut and 10 km from Anasuya Atri Ashram. There is a tank known as 'Sitakund' in one of these caves which are perpetually fed by a small stream of water. It is believed that Ram and his brother Lakshman held court in the cave with a stream of water running along its base. This cave features two natural throne-like rocks.

Kamadgiri is the main holy place of Chitrakoot Dham. The Sanskrit word ‘Kamadgiri’ means the mountain which fulfills all the wishes and desires. The place is believed to have been the abode of Lord Ram, Sita, and Laxman during their exile. Lord Kamtanath, another of His names, is the Ishta Deva principal deity not only of Kamadgiri Parvat but of the whole of Chitrakoot. The religious-minded believe that all the holy places are in the Parikrama or its pilgrimage path. The pilgrimage path around this hill is about 5 Km long. There are a large number of temples on the Parikrama Path. Except during the summers, the place remains green throughout the year and appears like a bow seen from any place in Chitrakoot.

Sati Anusuiya Temple is located in Chitrakoot. This holy temple is also known as Paramhans Ashram. The holy ashram of Sati Anusuiya Ji is situated at a distance from this ashram. Sati Anasuya was the wife of Tridev Rishi Atri. Inside the temple, you get to see the statue of saints. On the walls of the temple, you will find many scenes from Ramayana depicted through paintings and through sculptures.

Hanuman Dhara Is a hill in Chitrakut that is an idol of lord hanuman. The stream of water continuously falls on his shoulder and the water goes to a small pit downwards. There is a story that after burning Rawan's Lanka Hanuman felt an unbearable burning sensation all over his body. He went many places to get rid of it but all scalenegociate about 300 stares to reach on the top of the hills.

Ram Ghat is the ghat where Lord Rama used to take bath regularly. Ram Bharat Milap temple is situated on this ghat and there is also a statue of Goswami Tulsidas Ji on this ghat. Many religious activities go on in Ramghat built on the banks of the Mandakini river. It feels very good to see the saints wearing ocher clothes in the ghat doing bhajans and kirtans. The evening aarti here brings great peace to the mind.

The Lakshmana Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple built by Yashovarman located in Khajuraho, India. It is dedicated to Vaikuntha Vishnu - an aspect of Vishnu. It is a Sandhara Temple of the Panchayatana Variety. The entire temple complex stands on a high platform, as seen in the image. The structure consists of all the elements of Hindu temple architecture. It has entrance porch, Mandapa, Maha-Mandapa, Antarala and Garbhagriha.

Devi Jagadambika Temple or Jagadambika Temple is one of a group of about 25 temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. Khajuraho is a World Heritage Site. The temples of Khajuraho were built by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty between the 10th and the 12th centuries.

The Vishvanatha Temple is a Hindu temple in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located among the western group of Khajuraho Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, who is also known as "Vishvanatha", meaning "Lord of the Universe".

Bandhavgarh National Park is in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This biodiverse park is known for its large population of royal Bengal tigers, especially in the central Tala zone. Other animals include white tigers, leopards, and deer. The mix of tropical forest, Sal trees and grassland is home to scores of bird species, including eagles. To the south are the remains of the ancient Bandhavgarh Fort.