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Published 20:21 IST, October 9th 2024

Why Should You Visit This 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' Shooting Site?

Have an historically enriching travel expedition as you traverse through the grandeur of palaces, and temples situated in Orchha.

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Raja Mahal, Orcha
Raja Mahal, Orcha | Image: Pinterest
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Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, and Vidya Balan starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3‘s shoot is going on in full swing. Recently, the cast of the film along with Madhuri Dixit arrived at Orchha, a town near the city of Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh for the shoot of the film.

As fans highly-anticipate the launch of the 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', which is set to release on November 1, the shooting locales of this phycological thriller-comedy flick, starring Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, and Vidya Balan, provides fans the perfect travel escape they been seeking such as the historically rich town of Orcha. 

This amazing town will fascinate you during your adventure, as it is a perfect destination to tour with friends and family. There are so many historical places to visit in Orchha and it is well connected to almost all the major towns of Madhya Pradesh , according to Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.

Where to go when in Orcha?

Raja Mahal: Rudra Pratap Singh, the Rajput king of Orchha, started the construction of the Raj Mahal during the 16th century. It is a square structure in which two wings have five floors on every three sides and four floors on one end of thi Ram Raja Temple. as per Madhya Pradesh Tourism. The bedrooms of four queens are constructed to the right of the Private audience's hall. The Cabin of the emperor is at the front, at the same level as the Sanctum of the Chatturbhuj Mandir. The ceiling of the royal chamber has been delicately painted with vibrant colours.

Laxmi Narain Temple Orchha
Laxmi Narayan Temple, Orcha. Image credit: <a href="https://www.republicworld.com/topics/madhya-pradesh">Madhya Pradesh</a> Tourism Board

Laxmi Narayan Temple: Historically, the temple dates back to the Bundela dynasty. This temple is a square edifice built by King Veer Singh Deo in 1622, according to Madhya Pradesh Tourism. The outer walls of the temple have the window like carvings and they are topped with battlements. The courtyard is surrounded by walls with galleries that run throughout them and are open to the sky. A hall is located in front of the octagonal sanctum in the centre of the courtyard. The murals that cover the galleries and vaulted roofs are the most artistic feature of the Laxminarayan Temple.

Jahangir Mahal in Orchha India | Mughal architecture, India, Mughal
Jahangir Mahal, Orcha, MP. Image credit: Pintrest

Jahangir Mahal:  Jahangir Mahal was built in the 17th century by the Bundela ruler, Veer Singh Deo. It was constructed to honour the first visit of Emperor Jahangir to Orchha. The entry of the palace is marked with a traditional and aesthetic gate. The east-facing front wall of the palace is covered with turquoise tiles. At the entrance, two stone elephants greet you with a bell that marks the entry of the King of that period.

Ram Raja Temple. Image credit: <a href="https://www.republicworld.com/topics/madhya-pradesh">Madhya Pradesh</a> Tourism

Shri Ram Raja Temple: The Ram Raja Temple is the only temple in the country where Lord Rama is worshipped as the King rather than a god. It is also known as Orchha Temple. Shri Ram Raja Temple in Orchha is beautifully painted in hues of white, pink, and yellow.

The legend behind the temple is as vivid as its walls.Madhukar Shah Ju Dev, the ruler of Orchha, was a follower of Lord Krishna, while his wife, Queen Ganesh Kunwari, was a follower of Lord Rama. The Queen once refused the King's request to accompany him to Braj-Mathura because she preferred to go to Ayodhya.

20:21 IST, October 9th 2024