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Sanchi's Buddha Jambudweep Park - The best place to learn about Buddhism!

Buddhism is one of the greatest philosophies that emerged in India and changed the course of history forever. Today, it’s considered the fourth largest religion in the world and is synonymous with various spiritual practices such as Meditation, Mindfulness, and Zen. The fact that Buddha attained enlightenment and spent most of his life in different parts of India means there are several important tourist attractions to travel. One such site is the UNESCO approved Stupas in Sanchi! The town has recently added another point of interest that is a Buddhist theme park. Visit here to gain a valuable understanding of the Buddhist values and lessons. Situated in the same town as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sanchi Stupas, Buddha Jambudweep is a 17-acre theme park situated in front of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Sanchi Museum. It is developed on the life and preaching of Gautam Buddha and Emperor Ashoka. The site has been inaugurated recently and is soon going to be a must-vis...

Mitaoli, Padavali & Bateshwar - A Collection of Historic Architectural Beauty!

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A beautiful set of structures dating back to the Gupta and Gurjara-Pratihara dynasties define the mastery of a historic era. The marvels of Mitaoli, Padavali, and Bateshwar temples are situated just a few kilometers from the   city of Gwalior . Mitaoli Mitaoli Mitaoli is a village where the popular Chausath Yogini Temple lies - The temple is perched atop a hill surrounded by the lush greenery. A climb of approximately 100 steps will take you to the beauty of this splendid round temple. The striking views will definitely have you reaching for your camera too! As claimed by etchings and engravings in the temple, the ancient shrine is said to have been built by the Maharaja Devapala. In fact, the Parliament House in New Delhi is believed to have been inspired by the circular design and architectural intricacies of the Mitaoli temple! It is also said that Mitaoli, Padavali, and Bateshwar made a golden triangle in which a university existed about 1000 years ago! The alleged teaching cen...