Chaturbhuj Temple, dedicated to Vishnu, is situated at Orchha in Madhya Pradesh, India. The name Chaturbhuj is a combination of 'chatur' meaning "four" and 'bhuj' meaning "arms" which literally translates to "one who has four arms" and refers to Rama an Avatar of Vishnu. Chaturbhuj Temple is situated 4½ km east of Orchha.

Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature reserve

Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary also known Orchha Nature Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary located in Niwari district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It was established in 1994. Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 4 km southeast of Orchha.

Places in the Area

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Orchha

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Orchha is a town in Madhya Pradesh near the banks of the Betwa River. The medieval city of Orchha seems to have frozen in time, its palaces and temples still retaining their original grandeur.

Orchha

Type: Locality with 47,400 residents
Location: Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh, Plains, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

25.3373° or 25° 20′ 14″ north

Longitude

78.5994° or 78° 35′ 58″ east

Population

47,400

Elevation

255 metres (837 feet)

Open location code

7JQW8HPX+WP

GeoNames ID

12682085

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