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Ram Raja Temple

Orchha, Madhya Pradesh

Ram Raja Temple is a Hindu temple in Orchha, Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh, India. In this temple Raja Ram is accompanied by Sita, brother Lakshmana, Maharaj Sugriva and Narsingh Bhagwan. Durga Maa is also present in the darbaar. Hanuman ji and Jambavan ji are shown praying below the main figures. The speciality of this temple is that Lord Rama has a sword in his right hand and a shield in his left hand and a shield in the other. Shri Ram is seated in a Padmasana-like posture, with his left leg crossed over his right thigh.

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Where it is

Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. Open in Google Maps

How to reach

• By train: nearest station Veerangana Laxmibai railway station (JHS), about 17 km by road.
• By air: Datia Airstrip (DPP), about 45 km by road.

In-depth temple guides nearby

• Khajuraho Group of Monuments (Kandariya Mahadeva and Matangeshwar) – Khajuraho, Chhatarpur district (about 175 km)
• Maa Sharda Temple, Maihar – Trikut hill, Maihar, Maihar district (formerly Satna district) (about 303 km)

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