Situated on the mountainous terrain at the slopes of Gwalior Fort, Gopachal Parvat contains unique statues of Jain Tirthankaras.The idol of Lord Parshvanath seated on lotus (carved out of a single stone) is the largest in the world, towering at 47 feet in height and 30 feet in breadth.
A series of 26 Jain statues in [...]
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Gopachal Parvat
January 19th, 2010 by admin
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Gurudwara
January 19th, 2010 by admin
Gurudwara Data Bandhi Chhod was built in the memory of 6th Sikh Guru named Guru Hargobind Singh. It is located in the Gwalior fort. On the hilly slopes of Gwalior fort one can see Gopachal Parvat which has unique statues of Jain Tirthankars. It also has the world’s largest idol of Bhagwan Parshwanath which is [...]
About Jai Vilas Palace
January 19th, 2010 by admin
The Jai Vilas Palace is an Italian structure which combines the Tuscan and Corinthian architectural modes. This palace is the current residence of the Scindia family. Some rooms here have also been turned into Jivaji Rao Scindia museum. The museum gives a glimpse of the rich culture and lifestyle of princely India.
