Bhojpur, Madhya Pradesh
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Bhojpur is a town of historical and religious importance in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh, India.
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[edit] History
Bhojpur is named after its founder, the Parmara king Bhoj[1]
[edit] Geography
Bhojpur is situated 28km from Bhopal[1].
[edit] History
Bhojpur is named after its founder, the Parmara king Bhoj[1]
[edit] Geography
Bhojpur is situated 28km from Bhopal[1].
[edit] Tourist places
Bhojpur is famous for the incomplete Bhojeshwar temple, which is dedicated to Shiva. The temple houses the largest Shiva lingam in India, which is 2.3m (7.5 ft) tall and 5.5m (18 ft) in circumference and is crafted out a single rock[2][3].
Bhojpur also has an unfinished Jain temple containing a 6 meter-tall statue of Mahavir and two statues of Parshvanath.
The town is also home to ruins of a cyclopean dam constructed by King Bhoj. A vast lake once lay to the west of Bhojpur, but it was destroyed by Hoshang Shah of Malwa , who cut through the lesser dam[1].
[edit] Culture
Every year, on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, a big mela is organized in Bhojpur[4].
[edit] Gallery
 Shivling, Bhojeshwar Temple |
 Shiva Temple |
 Bhojpur Jain Temple Idols |
 Mantunga Acharya Shrine |
