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Madhya Pradesh · Temple listing
Ram Raja Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Ram Raja Temple is in Orchha, in the Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh. Here Rama is worshipped as Raja Ram, a reigning king, and the temple is housed in a palace rather than a conventional shrine. He is shown seated, holding a sword and shield, with Sita, Lakshmana, Sugriva and Narasimha beside him, and Hanuman and Jambavan below. In keeping with the royal tradition, a guard of honour is presented at the temple every day. Local accounts link the temple to Queen Ganesh Kunwari, wife of Madhukar Shah of Orchha (ruled 1554–1592), a devotee of Rama. Ram Navami, Vivaha Panchami, Makar Sankranti and Kartik Purnima bring especially large gatherings.
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03 · Getting there
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Ram Raja Temple
Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
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04 · At the temple
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12