City in Madhya Pradesh, India
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Datia is a small town in Madhya Pradesh in India. 69 km from Gwalior, on the Delhi-Chennai main line, Datia is a town whose antiquity can be traced back to the Mahabharata. A town of great historic significance.
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Peetambra Peeth" is located near the city. Peetambra Peeth is the famous "Sakti-Peeth" of the country. Sh. Golokwasi Swamiji Maharaj established "Bagla Mukhi Devi" and "Dhumawati Mai" at this place. Vankhandeshwar Temple at Peetambra-Peeth is one of "Mahabharat-Kaleen temple of Shiva."
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.
Imposing temple.
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.
There are 26 temples in the village, most of them are very ancient. At Kund-Kund Nagar, on a 25 feet high platform, a colossus of Lord Bahubali, in standing posture, 18 feet high has been installe, below it is a hall built to practice meditation.
By road
You can also take bus from Gwalior to Datia but frequency of buses is low.
For moving in the area around Datia Palace, Pitambara Peeth, either autos or bike work. Walking is also viable if you have time. Buses and Tempos are available to get to Jain temples.
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