Category Archives: Sacred Spaces
Sacred Spaces
Shri Sankatmochan Temple
Mansimheshwar Temple
Located near the Delhi Darwaza, the Mansimheshwar is a Bundela period Shaiva temple. A 23 line long inscription in Sanskrit mixed with local dialect is written in Nagari letters on one of the temple walls. It reveals that the temple was built in 1724 and the foundations were laid by Prince Man Singh Bundela.
Bada Ganesh Temple (Dhundraj)
Situated in Andar Shaher, near Rajmahal, this Bundela period construction is the most famous among all temples dedicated to Lord Ganesh in Chanderi. A large stone block carved with a four-armed figure of the god Ganesh is the main idol of the temple. The temple is also known as Dundraj as the people believe that […]
Alam Giri Mosques
Alam Giri mosques, called so because they were built during the reign of Aurangzeb or Alamgir are ten in number. Scattered throughout the town, these are modest, single storeyed structures with only three arches in the main building with a courtyard in front. Distinctly different from the Khilji period structures, the mosques are interestingly decorated […]


