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Padavali and Bateswar - Images of reemerging long forgotten past

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Around 35 km from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh there is a village named Padavali around which ruins of some temples were discovered around 5-6 years ago. These group of temples are known as Bateswar group of temples which are temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Just before the turnoff to Bateswar, there is a small fort known as Ghadi with a dancing hall / hall of ceremonies with exquisite carvings.

Mitavali - A temple which inspired the design of Indian Parliament

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The Shiva Temple at Mitavali, located around 35 - 40 km from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh has an incredible design. This is a 500 year old temple but very little is known about this beyond the state of Madhya Pradesh. The temple is situated on a Hill with a small village at the foot of the hill. The steps to the temples were carved out of the hill. The temple architecture is totally different from any other temple in India. In fact the design of Indian Parliament is based on this temple. The sanctum sanctorum