About Raja Ram Temple
Rama Raja Temple located in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India within the Orchha Fort complex, is built by the Bundela Rajput ruler King Madhukar Shah in the 16th century. this temple known for blends palace and temple styles. first It constructed as a palace, for kings wife, Queen Ganeshkuwari, then it converted into a temple of Lord Rama. The structure is painted with hues of white, pink, and yellow. The Imperial Gazetteer delineates it as one of the finest buildings of Orchha. This is only one temple in India where god is given a gun salute by the guards during the evening aarti and lord Rama is worshipped as the King and not as a deity.
Spiritual history of Raja Ram temple
The king of Orchha, Madhukar Shah Ju, was a devotee of Lord Krishna, and his wife, Queen Ganesh Kunwari, was a devotee of Lord Rama. Once, the king wished to visit Braj-Mathura, while the queen wished to visit Ayodhya. The king became angry and ordered the queen that she could return to Orchha only if she brought Lord Rama in the form of a child. Thereafter, the queen immediately went to Ayodhya. Upon reaching Ayodhya, the queen began to pray to Lord Rama, but Lord Rama did not appear. Finally, in despair, she jumped into the Sarayu River at midnight. Pleased with her prayers and devotion, Lord Rama manifested in child form in the queen's lap. Lord Rama agreed to three conditions:
1:'I will only travel during the Pushya constellation so that I can reach Orchha along with the sages.
2: when we reach Orchha, I will become the king of Orchha.
3: the place where you first place me will be my final abode.'
How to reach Raja Ram temple
- By Train
Nearest Railway Station: Jhansi Junction (18 km from Orchha).From Jhansi can travel with taxis and autos to Orchha (30–40 minutes drive).
- By Air
Nearest Airport: Gwalior Airport (120 km).
Alternative: Khajuraho Airport (170 km).
From airport you’ll need to continue by road to Orchha.
- By Road
From Jhansi: Regular buses and shared autos run to Orchha.
From Gwalior (120 km): You can take a bus or hire a cab via NH44.
From Khajuraho (170 km): Road journey takes about 4–5 hours; taxis are available.
- Temple Location
Raja Ram Temple,
Orchha, District Niwari, Madhya Pradesh.
The temple is centrally located in Orchha town, near the Raja Mahal and other heritage sites.
- Temple Timings
February to October: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
November to February: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Best Season to Visit: October–March
