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About Madhya Pradesh
History states the past of the state, when it was ruled by the renowned dynasties. It even portrays the journey of the state from the past to the present. The state is said to be the habitat of some of the famous dynasties.
As the modern history says, Madhya Pradesh was the important seat of the Mughal emperors. Books on the modern Madhya Pradesh reveal that Akbar had a strong hold over Madhya Pradesh from 1556 to 1605 AD. Till Aurangzeb's reign, the Mughal dominance over Madhya Pradesh was prominent; but with his demise, his successors failed miserably and the Marathas overtook the Mughals. The Marathas established a semi-autonomous rule between 1720 and 1760 AD.
But the modern Madhya Pradesh bears witness to the influence of the Marathas in this region. With the defeat of the Marathas in the Battle of Panipat in 1761, the Maratha supremacy lost its meaning. Between the 18th and 19th centuries, in Madhya Pradesh, the British crown was expanding its domain in India; and the Anglo-Maratha War proved detrimental in this context. Further, modern Madhya Pradesh also bears reference of the state of Madhya Pradesh post Indian independence. In 1947, the former British Central Province was re-organized. Berar, Makrai and Chhattisgarh were culled from Madhya Pradesh, and were given a separate entity with Nagpur as their capital.
Moreover, in 1956, the states of Madhya Bharat, Vindhya Pradesh and Bhopal were merged into Madhya Pradesh. It was till 2000 that Madhya Pradesh was the largest state in India; but owing to the Madhya Pradesh Reorganization Act, the southern part of Madhya Pradesh was carved out, and the new state of Chhattisgarh came into existence.
Ujjain is the quiet and relatively small provincial town. Ujjain is situated about 60 kms. from Indore. Ujjain is one of the greatest cities of ancient India and one of the seven sacred cities of Hindus in India. It is also one of the four towns where the Kumbh Mela is held and plays as a host up to a million pilgrims who gather on the place every twelve years. Various people came here to bath in the Shipra river and worship at the temples on its banks. According to Hindu astronomers, it is also the city from where the Tropic of Cancer pass.
This explains the presence of the observatory (Vedha Shala) built by the Raja Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1725. Even today, the Ephemeris tables (predicted positions of the planets) are published here. Ujjain is also known for industry and crafts. The best season to visit Ujjain is from October to March.
Maihar in Satna district is undoubtedly one of the holiest pilgrim spots in Madhya Pradesh. Perched atop Trikuta hill, the temple enshrines the idol of goddess Sharda. It is believed that when Lord Shiva was holding the body of MaaSati, her necklace fell at the same place, hence the location was named 'Maihar'.
It is celebrated as one of the 52 Shaktipeeths, thus quite popular among the devotees, especially during the Navratri. Head to this pleasant temple to seek the blessings of goddess.
Datia is dotted with so many beautiful temples and much referred for its Shaktipeeth called PeetambharaPeeth. It treasures two of the ten Mahavidyas, Dhumavati, and Baglamukhi which are the main attraction in the town. The place is generally swarmed by the followers on Saturdays and during Navratri.
Apart from the main shrine, the complex bestows many other small temples dedicated to other deities including the Lord Hanuman, Parshuram and KalBhairav which you can pay a visit to.
Located just an hour away from Bhopal, Salkanpur Temple dedicated to Bijasan Maais flocked by the supporters throughout the year. It's a perfect place to offer prayers and enjoy a picnic at the open premises with your family.Because the temple building is built on a hillock, you can enjoy breath-taking views of mountains, lush green fields, and forest around.
The shrine can be reached via stairs, ropeway, shared jeep and personal car too. So, set out on a journey to this amazing place during Navratri days as it turns into a sacred paradise.
Immerse in the spirit of Navratri by visiting the Maa Tulja and Maa Chamunda temple in Dewas, a town which is well connected to two of the major cities in Madhya Pradesh Bhopal & Indore. Perched on the small hill called 'DewasTekri', these divine shrines can be reached via ropeway or stairs. Come, offer prayers to the goddess during the heavenly nine-day fest.
For complete peace of mind, explore these divine temples on the occasion of Navratri across the state and witness the beautiful flower decoration, vibrant lights & divine aartis being performed in the most magical way!
The Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur is one of the biggest dams built on Chambal River. It is famous for its clean water and home to a wide array of aqua and Aerial wildlife. The place is swarmed by winged visitors - migratory and non-migratory birds throughout the year. One can plan to stay at the beautiful property of MPT Hinglaj Resort which will completely make you feel relaxed away from all the commotion of daily life. If you are planning to visit the Gandhi Sagar Dam, do not forget to explore the Hinglaj fort and Chaturbhujnala rock shelters which are other great tourist attractions near the dam to discover.
Come, enjoy the magical monsoon in Madhya Pradesh by travelling to some breath-taking dams around the state.
On the outskirt of Gwalior located the beautiful Tigra Dam. It is just an incredible and absolutely thrilling experience to watch when dam gates are open and the area is prettily covered with a lush bed of greenery. The sunset here is beautiful as the sun rays and water shades make a great canvas. It's perfect to go to a place like this during the rainy season because the poetry of nature will definitely make you feel all relaxed and unwind.
If you visit the dam post monsoon, you can avail the thrilling water activities and also get to do bird watching.
Built for the irrigation purpose, the Tawa Dam & Reservoir is not only providing water to nearby irrigation lands today but has gained so much popularity in the realm of tourism. It prospers as a famous tourist spot which is always thronged by travellers especially, during monsoon.
The experience of cruising and speed boating is something a visitor should not miss. Dam & Reservoir is amazingly maintained and surrounded by natural greenery of Satpura forest which is again a fresh treat to the eyes.
Spread across 940 sq.km, Kanha National Park is one of the largest parks in Madhya Pradesh where the majestic royal Bengal tigers are found in good numbers.
The Park is respected globally for saving the Barasingha from near extinction. No doubt, it is one of the best managed parks in Asia and a part of Project Tiger. National Geographic's award winning 'Land of the Tigers' was shot here, but the park is home to leopards, wild dogs and Barasingha as well. A safari in Kanha will surely get you thrilled, the way you were on your first trip to the zoo, as a child.
Bandhavgarh is a place of mythological and legendary significance. The ancient Bandhavgarh Fort is of great importance as it is believed to have been gifted by Lord Rama to his younger brother Lakshmana.'Bandhav' in English means brother and 'Garh' means fort . Hence the name, Bandhavgarh. Bandhavgarh dates back to 2000 years ago and you will find several man made caves with inscriptions and rock paintings.
Bandhavgarh is also the land of tigers. This is the place to visit if you want to spot the big cat. India's top dwelling for tigers, Bandhavgarh National Park has the highest density of Royal Bengal tigers in the world. The sight of the majestic tiger, up close and personal, is said to trigger a sense of awe in you, of the kinds you would have only experienced in your childhood.