Kalinjar Fort : The Mightiest Warrior of the Plains
To the religious-minded, the journey to Kalinjar is a pilgrimage. The place has a powerful association with Shiva, and as per scholars, it finds mention even in the Vedas and Puranas. Legend has it that after drinking the poison that came up during the churning of the ocean, Shiva came…
Kalinjar Fort Map Year 1874
Kalinjar Fort Map by Edwin T. Atkinson (Year 1874) Courtesy: Cornell University Library, USA
111 antique coins found Near Kalinjar Fort, Banda district
The district of Banda, that lies to the south of the Yamuna river in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh is in the news after 111 antique coins were discovered. News agency ANI reported of the discovery of 111 antique coins. The coins were discovered during a portion of ground…
Kalinjar Fort Online Ticket Booking
Archaeological Survey of India(ASI), Ministry of Culture has created an online portal called "Must See" Indian Heritage ; which features outstanding Indian Monuments and Archaeological Sites, under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India including those that feature on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Now you can Book Online Tickets…
Research Paper on Nilkantha Temple at Kāliñjara by IJARCH
Exhaustive 272 Pages Research paper on Famous Nilkantha Temple by IJARCH .... The famous Nīlkantha temple is situated in Kāliñjara, a small town in the south-western corner of District Banda, U.P. This temple is dedicated to Lord Śiva. It is in fact a part of the Kāliñjara fort. This temple has been…
Finding treasure in the Neelkanth Temple, Kalinjar Fort
One whose Throat is Blue I bow to Nilakantha [who has] ten arms, three eyes, is sky-clad [and] lord of the directions, dark-eyed and adorned by/with poison. — Translated by Rohini Bakshi One of the most famous legends, which has been described in the Bhagavata Purana, the Mahabharata, and the…
Books on Kalinjar Fort
Books on Kalinjar Fort Forts of Bundelkhand Author: Rita Sharma, Vijai Sharma IAS ISBN-13: 978-8129107213 Link: Buy at Amazon Intro: A kaleidoscope of history, culture and lore, this book journeys through the bastions and ramparts of Bundelkhand's citadels, bringing alive events that continue to resonate through thought, letter and song. The…
Kalinjar Fort Documentary
Forts of India Documentary : Kalinjar Fort Narration by : Prof Pushpesh K. Pant, JNU Delhi Lost in the mists of time, most ancient fort in all Hindustan, unparalleled for its strength and invincibility. It stands on its famous hill, 800 feet up on the last spur of the Vindhya mountains,…
Kalinjar Fort Photos by AIIS
Kalinjar Fort Pictures & Photo Album by AIIS Source: American Institute of Indian Studies, University of Chicago, USA Compiled by: www.kalinjarfort.com [caption id="attachment_178" align="aligncenter" width="649"] 0 R[/caption] [caption id="attachment_179" align="aligncenter" width="900"] 0 R[/caption] [caption id="attachment_180" align="aligncenter" width="646"] 0 R[/caption] [caption id="attachment_181" align="aligncenter" width="900"] 0 R[/caption] [caption id="attachment_182" align="aligncenter" width="663"] 0…
कालिंजर किला, बुंदेलखंड
कालिंजर किला, बुंदेलखंड कालिंजर उत्तर प्रदेश के बुंदेलखण्ड क्षेत्र में बांदा ज़िले में स्थित पौराणिक संदर्भ वाला एक ऐतिहासिक दुर्ग है। भारतीय इतिहास में सामरिक दृष्टि से यह क़िला काफ़ी महत्त्वपूर्ण रहा है। यह विश्व धरोहर स्थल प्राचीन नगरी खजुराहो के निकट ही स्थित है। कालिंजर दुर्ग भारत के सबसे…