A lesser - known edifice of the late Gupta period is the 6th century Shiva Temple located in the obscure village of Sakour. Archaeological excavations conducted in this village have uncovered coins of Maharajadhiraja Shri Samudragupta, Maharajadhiraja Shri Chandragupta and Maharajadhiraja Shri Skandagupta indicating that this village must have been an important seat of learning,... Continue Reading →
One of the finest examples of Bhumija style of architecture is the ancient Udayeshwara Mahadeva Temple in Udaipur. This city as per Sanskrit inscriptions was founded by the Paramara king Maharaja Udayaditya of Malwa, brother of Maharajadhiraja Bhoja who also designed a kund known as Udayasamudra. According to the many Sanskrit inscriptions found in... Continue Reading →
One of the most exotic places along the Narmada River is Junaraj, located in the Satpura Range, in the catchment area of Karjan Dam. This reservoir project is built on the Karjan River, a left-bank tributary of the sacrosanct Rewa River and surrounded by the dense forests of Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. Junaraj is the... Continue Reading →
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