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There are 77 beautiful Jain temples with sky high spires. Temple 57 on a hill is the main temple. This is vast in size, very beautiful, having attractive artistic spire. In this temple, the principal deity is Lord Chandraprabhu, 11 feet in height. Two other beautiful idols of Lord Sheetalnath and Parsvanath are installed. There is a column of dignity (Manstambh) near the temple, 43 feet in height, and an attractive model of Samavsharan, big in size is also here. The hill is located in Sonagiri 17km to the north west of Datia.
Sonagiri or Swarnagiri, about 65 km from Gwalior, has scores of Digambar Jain temples dating from the 9th century onwards. It is located in the Datia district of Madhya Pradesh, India. This location is popular among devotees and ascetic saints to practice self-discipline, and austerity and to attain Moksha. It also has a Jain museum.
Palace built entirely of stone and brick by Raja Bir Singh Deo in 1614 considered to be one of the finest examples of Bundela architecture in the country. It rises over seven storeys (five visible externally); has four corner towers, each topped with decorative chhatris (domed pavilions); showcases intricate ceilings with floral and geometric carvings; symmetrical courtyards; and overlooks a tranquil lake. Within the palace are some fine wall paintings of the Bundela school.