Sightseeing Maihar

 

ALHA TAL


This famous ‘Akhara’(Kusti practice place) of great warrior of mahoba army ALHA is located at the bottom of maasharda devi hill. It is believed that ALHA was made immortal by mother Sharda goddess Foolmati is considered to be Alha’s clean goddess which is still worship by him early in the morning.
 

MAIHAR FORT

BRIJVILAS PALACE of maihar estate is a unique example of BRITISH architecture.
Built at the background ‘Vishnusagar sarovar’ This fort has originally 200 rooms. Excellent vastu construction , classical works of art and oil paintings with rich artistic furniture remind us of the wealth and splendour of maihar estate.
This fort is a witness of joint musical practice and performance session of musical duet of Maharaja Brijnath Singh judev and BABA ALLAUDDIN KHAN.
 

BARA AKHARA

It is gurudham of thousands of people from Rewa division and from the whole country. Ages old lively statue of Radha Krishna is present in this temple. A gurukul pattern Sanskrit school is also run here. It is situated at Deviji road. In this ancient temple we also find Ashtdhatu metal statues of lord Ram, Laxman and Janki . Large statue of lord Ganesh and lord Shiva are also focus of attention . at present its patron is swami sitaram Ballabhacharya.
 

GOLA MATH

This famous ancient Kalchuri period (10th, 11th century) lord Shiva temple is constructed in style of Khajuraho temples. Known for fulfilling the desires and prayers of visitors this temple is also situated at Deviji road and opposite to Bara Akhara. (2km. from Maihar railway station).
 

OILA TEMPLE THE TAPOBHOOMI OF SWAMI NEELKANTTHA SWAMI

The famous seer and visionary of future Swami Neel Kanttha founded the Oila temple in series of his Rampur mountain Tapobhoomi, Rich with lively statues of lord Ram, Laxman, Sita ,Shiva, Hanumanji, Durga and Ganesha this temple appears as heaven (the abode of gods and goddesses .Large Astadhatu statues of lord Visnu and Laxmi are pleasure to each eye . Nobody
goes back without food during its Bhandara. With blessing and spiritual presence of its late gurus like Swami Neelkantth , Swami Dhela Ram and Swami Bhela Ram this Ashram is run at present by Swami Bam maharaj . It is situated at Maihar satna road .
 

OLD MANDIR OF BARI MAI

Bari Mai Mandir is at Maihar Satna road .It is a siddha sakti peeth. It has a famous kalika temple known for fulfilling aspirations and prayers of visitors..Large number of people always visit this temple. Especially on Monday it is over crowded.
 

GOPAL BAGH TEMPLE

Located at 2 kms from maihar railway station gopal bagh Radha Krishna temple is believed to be visited by the first sikh Guru Gurunanak devji. The ‘samadhi’ (tomb) of mahant MoolDas is also in the campus of the temple.
Its stones contain the carvings of Dasavatar of Lord Vishnu.
 
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