Place of Interests in Jabalpur

This small village of Jabalpur district situated on the banks of river Narmada and widely famous for its marble rocks is at a distance about 25 km from Jabalpur by road. Soaring in glittering splendor, the marble rocks at Bhedaghat rise to a hundred feet on either side of the Narmada. The serene loveliness of the scene is one of cool quiet, the sunlight sparkling on the marble-white pinnacles and casting dappled shadows on the pellucid waters. In his Highlands of Central India Captain J. Forsyth speaks eloquently about the infinitely varied beauty of the rocks. ilver, touching here and there with bright lights the prominence of the middle heights and again losing itself in the soft bluish grays of their recesses.....Here and there the white saccharine limestone is seamed by veins of dark green or black volcanic rock; a contrast which only enhances like a setting of jet, the purity of the surrounding marble.

The famous BhedaGhat and Dhuandhar have served as a beautiful site for shootings of movies like Jis Des Mein Ganga Bheti Hai, Asoka etc. The area also serves as a source of marble, the marble statues and sculptures made by local sculptors are famous throughout the country.

Dhuandhar

The famous waterfall is located just 25 km from Jabalpur. The Narmada making its way through the Marble Rock's narrows down and then plunges in a waterfall known as Dhuandhar or the smoke casade. So powerful is the plunge that its roar is heard from a far distance. The falls and the breaking of the volume of water at the crest present an awesome spectacle of Nature's power unleashed.

Chausath-Yogini (Sixty Four female Yogis)

Situated atop a hill rock and approached by a long flight of steps,the Chausath-Yogini Temple commands a singularly beautiful view of the Narmada flowing through the jagged gorge of Marble Rocks in Bhedaghat. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this 10th century temple has exquisitely carved stone figures of deities belonging to the Kalchuri period. According to a local legend, this ancient temple is connected to the Gond Queen Durgavati's palace through an underground passage.

Lamheta Ghat

Vaishnav and Shaiva temples contructed by the Beohar-dynasty in c. 17-18th century CE in LamhetaGhat near Jabalpur alongside the eastern shore of holy river Narmada upstream of the Marble Gorge 'BheraGhat'. A "must-visit" place for those interested in history, religion, photography, or just simply picnicing (veg foods are OK; a holy place) at a peaceful location. Beautiful view of Narmada River from the holy temples, especially at dusk. The holy location is few kilometers upstream of the Marble Rocks which is accessible from the Dhuadhar Waterfall as well as Tilwara-Medical bypass. It is said that last rites performed here has same significance as at Gaya.

There is also a shani kund, extremely beneficial to those affected by Shani-Dev. Most importantly, there are several beautiful and historic temples constructed by the Beohar dynasty between 16-18th century CE, including the till-top Radhika-Madhav Temple (also referred-to as Radha-Krishna/Radha-Govind Temple), Shiv-Bhaskar (also known as Shiv-Surya Temple), Lambodar-Siddhivinayak, Ram-Janki, Mekalsuta-Reva, Kadambari-Sharda, Batuk-Bhairav, and Marutinandan-Anjaneya Temples. The entire temple complex, housing about 6-7 temples and a dharmshala on the banks of Narmada, is collectively referred-to as "Shankarji Maharaj Mandir Parisar" because Shiv-Bhaskar temple is the main one. Following the earthquake of 1997, some of these are delapidated whereas others have been repaired and/or renovated. While the temples are of Beohar family-owned and family-operated private trust "Sri Radhakrishna Charitable Private Trust" Managing-Trustee Beohar Dr Anupam Sinha, the local custodianship is under the family priest Pandit Santosh Dubey ji maharaj. Some tiling and landscaping work on the river bank has recently been completed by the Narmada Valley Development Authority and by MP Tourism making it more practical and convenient to visit.

Tilwara Ghat

From where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed in the Narmada by Beohar Rajendra Simha, Pandit Ravishankar Shukla, Laxman Singh Chauhan, Seth Govindas, Dwarka Prasad Mishra, etc., and venue of the open session of the Tripuri Congress in 1939.

Rani Durgavati Memorial and Museum

Dedicated to the memory of the great Queen Durgavati is her memorial and a museum which houses a fine collection of Sculptures, Inscriptions and Prehistoric Relics.

Bargi Dam

It is a multipurpose project on river Narmada. It's also a tourist spot, Local authorities have started a cruise boat which runs on the reservoir of Bargi dam. ld city area of Hanuman Tal has been residence of Malpani family of Jabalpur. It is worth a visit for its architecture, marble carvings, wall decorations and picturesque ornamentations.

MadanMahal Bastion

Built by the Gond ruler Maharaja Madan Sahi, in 1116 atop a rocky hill, the fort dominates the skyline and provides a panoramic view of the town and the country side around it.

Balancing Rocks

Jabalpur is also famous for eroded volcanic rock formations called as Balancing Rocks of Jabalpur. This rock is situated near the base of Madan Mahal Fort, in Deotal in a place called Shailparna.

Sangram Sagar and Bajna Math

These medieval constructions were built by the famous Gond King Sangram Shah between 1480-1540.

Beohar House

Constructed soon after completion of the building which now houses the High Court of MP, this private manor has had the honor of hosting several visiting luminaries including Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vinoba Bhave, Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh), Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan or Bacha Khan, Madeleine Slade or Mirabehn, Jamnalal Bajaj, Maithili Sharan Gupt, Shankar Dayal Sharma, Kaka Kalelkar, Thakkar Bapa, Makhanlal Chaturvedi, Somnath Hore, A. Perumal, Maharshi Mahesh Yogi, Medha Patkar, Nirmal Verma, Rehman, etc. History books of early 1820-1830s refer to this area as Jamnera and subsequently 'Beohar Grove' which was later converted to Civil Lines by the British. When the railway line was laid, it bisected the area into North and South, and this area became Civil Lines (North). This entire area is now popularly referred-to as 'Beohar-Bagh' which means Garden of the Beohars'.

Historic Radha Krishna temple-complex of Beohar-dynasty

RadhaKrishna Temple-Complex incorporating the Shiva Temple (Beohar-dynasty) Historic temples in several ways, these Vaishnav and Shaiva temples in old city Jabalpur were constructed by Beohar-dynasty in c. 17-18th century CE and boast to be the first renaissance temples inasmuch as these were one of the first series of temples in India to be opened to the Harijan (outcaste) in 1929 by Beohar Raghuvir Sinha with his friends Ghanshyam Das Birla and Jamnalal Bajaj. These great leaders visited Jabalpur on the occasion. The RadhaKrishna temple houses the idols of Shri Radha-Krishna (gifted by Maharaja Chhatrasal of Panna to the ancestors of Beohar-dynasty, supposed to be replicas of the idols of Bhagwan JugalKishore ji) alongside Shri Ram-Janki ji and several other Gods and Goddesses.

Beohar Sarovar

Beohar Sarovar - a gigantic man-made reservoir which never dries up (picture taken in peak of summer). A private-owned beautiful reservoir, also known popularly as "BurhanSagar" alongside NH7 (Jabalpur-Sihora section) about 20–25 km from Jabalpur. It was the summer retreat of the Beohars (ex-Jagirdars of Jabalpur) which remains full of water all year round with lots of natural Indian lotuses. It is also frequented by migratory birds and is a roving-avian haven. The natural flow of rain water has been stopped by piling-up earth and lining the ridge with stone blocks thereby creating a reservoir. Several centuries ago, the construction was supervized by one Burhan Shripaal who worked for the Beohar-family, hence the names "BeoharSarovar" and also "BurhanSagar". The village Burhagarh is located on a hillock on top of which stood Haveli of the Beohars. As a guest of Beohar Rajendra Simha in 1933, Mahatma Gandhi stayed here. Beohar Rajendra Simha subsequently named the village "GandhiGram".

Kachnar City

It is locality in Vijayanagar suburb of Jabalpur and is famous for about 70 feet high Lord Shiva statue which houses a cavern with replicas of Shivalingam from important holy shrines of Lord Shiva all over country.

Hanuman Tal

This is one of the 52 tals (lakes) in Jabalpur (Thirteen of them have now fully dried). It is believed that this lake was formed when Hanuman ji put his feet on the ground.

Shri Pashvanath Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra, Barela

No of Temples : 03, Pahaad/Mountain: No. Historical importance: The Temple is 200 year old. About 10 year ago 14 idols were stolen which were recovered in good condition. Once lightening shucks the acme. Nothing was disturbed accept the electricity meter.

Shri 1008 ChandraPrabhu Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra, Bijouri

No of Temples: 01, Pahaad/Mountain: No. Historical importance: The intimation of serve earthquake which happened on May 1997 was already given by Lord Chandraprabhji to a person namely Pawankumar through a dream. The precautions measures. Were taken immediately which prevented a huge loss. In 1998 thieves tried to most Temple but they experienced total blackout and went with empty hand. However they were caught by police within 24 hours. Pleasant musical sound comes from garbhagriha of Lord Chandraprabhji. Sometimes saffron (Kesar) get sprinkled here. Annual Fair: Fair and Vimanotsav on the day of kwar badi ekam.

Shri Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Kundalgiri (Koniji)

No of Temples: 10, Pahaad/Mountain: No, Historical importance: All 10 temple are reconstructed. Garbh mandir is perfect one. It includes Sahastrakut jinalaya too. Nandishwar jinalaya is beautiful one. Main idol is of vighnahar Chintamani Parasnathaji. In 1982 first time Trimurti Jinalay was constructed in m.p. in presence of Aacharyashri Vidyasagarji idols of lord Aadinathji Bharat & Bahubali were also established at the same time. Annual Fair: i] First Sunday after Paryushan purva. ii] In the month of January. Special Information: This place is situated on the bank of river Hiran Sarita & at the base of mountain kaimor Bhander of Vindhyachal hilly range. Other nearby tourist places: World famous water fall Bhedaght when the river Narmada flous between marble hills. Distanu-25km.

Shri Digamber Jain Mandire Atishay Kshetra, Panagar

No of Temples: 06 (25 Altars), Pahaad/Mountain: No, Historical importance: The kshetra has 9 feet tall idols of Lord Shantinathji in Khadgasan (standing posture) while 5 feet tall idols of lord Parshwananthji in Padmasun (sitting postural). Both idols are tempting & miraculous one. A very beautiful 2.5m tall idol of lord Vrishabhdevji in kayotsarag (standing posture) is established in Panchayatri temple. The place came in to light due to miraculous incident happened related to this idol itself. Model of sammed Shikharji is beautiful one. The idols of lord parshwanathji is also call known for it’s miracles & beauty. This temple is reconstructed (repaired) two years before. Annual Fair: on the day of sharad poornima.

hri Parshvanath Digamber Jain Mandir, Pisanhari Madiyaaji

No of Temples: 13, Pahaad/Mountain: Yes. 350 steps Doli is available, Historical importance: The place has temples choubisi & ancient caves. About 650 years ago in the year 1442 A.P. a poor widow old lady collected many by doing hard work of grinding grains & used that money to constructed a munastry on Vindya hill. The grinder is still kept in acme of temple as a kalash. It was the ruling fire of goud queen Durgawati 13 temples are constructed taken on. One must visit the Nandishwar dwip temple. Many social welfare organizations work here under blessings of Aacharyashri Vidyasagarji vridhashram, Aaushadhalaya Shri Brahmi Vidya ashram Bharatvarshiy Digamber Jain Administration training centre are few of them.