Rani Durgavati Memorial and Museum

Museum was founded in 1964. The sculptures are ichnographically excellent and are eloquently executed. A 10th century red sandstone sculpture from Tripuri depicts the story of a gamble between Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati. They are seated on the slopes of the Himalayan Mount Kailasha playing Chauser, a gambling sport. Brahma (the Hindu Creator of the Universe) and Vishnu are shown amidst clouds with their consorts Saraswati (Goddess of knowledge) and Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth) respectively, while Bhairava, Virabhadra, Bhringi, Ganesha, Kartikeya and other devotees look on with great curiosity. The sculpture makes the ultimate result of the game seem more interesting than the game itself. Shiva is made to lose the game, and expressions of delight are visible on the faces of Parvati and all the female attendants. The cult of goddess Durga (worshipped as Shakti) gained prominence and became very popular in the middle Ages. In the Rani Durgavati Museum is displayed a 36cm high sandstone idol of Durga, a specimen sculpture of Kalchuri art, procured from Doni. Saraswati, the wife of Brahma, is the patron of art, music and letters. A circa 10th century A.D. sandstone sculpture of Saraswati is also on display in this museum. Yoginis are lesser divinities in the cult of Shakti and this museum has the sculpture of a seated Yogini, portrayed with four hands with a lion at her feet.

Madan Mahal Fort

Located in the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, madan mahal can be easily accessible by local transport in Jabalpur city. It is located on the top of the hill and is based on a single stone. In the earlier days it acts the watch tower against the enemies.Madan Mahal fort is situated in Jabalpur City of Madhya Pradesh. It is approximately 515 meters above the ground.During the Gondwana period it acts as a watch tower for the attackers and defenders coming to conquer the Gondwana rulers. The fort of Madan Mahal is situated on the south-western part of the modern city of Jabalpur.
History
This fort was the pleasure palace for Madan Singh, the tenth Gond King and son of Rani Durgawati. During her reign, the fort was used as a watchtower. The architecturally designed rooms in front of the main structure probably lodged the military troops of the rulers who stayed here. The maintenance and protection of this historical monument has been undertaken by Archaeological Survey of India.
Mystery shrouds over the exact date of this magnificent watchtower. But the Jabalpur Gazetteer puts it at around 1100 A.D. A strange calmness sets in as one approaches it through the granite blocks overshadowing the path. After a five minutes climb, the magnificent monument appears in its historical exuberance. The fort is built on a single stone of granite rock. After a long decade the fort still gives the feel of watch tower to the visitors and gives a panoramic view of Jabalpur City.

Bhedaghat - The awesome beauty of Marble Rocks

Bhedaghat is a town and a nagar panchayat in Jabalpur district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated by the side of river Narmada and is approximately 20 km from Jabalpur city. Its most famous sights are the Duandhar Falls, Marble Rocks, and the Chausath Yogini temple

The temple is one of the four major extant temples containing carvings of sixty four yogini, female yoga mystics. It was built in the 10th century under the Kalachuri empire. It commands a view of the whole area around and of the river flowing through the marble rocks.

Distance 25 km away from Jabalpur.
Nearest Airport - Jabalpur Airport, 40 km.
Nearest Major Rlw Stn - Jabalpur Jn., 25 km.

Places to Visit 

 
Dhuandhar Falls

The Narmada, making its way through the marble rocks, narrows down and then plunges in a waterfall known as Dhuandhar or Smoke Cascade. So powerful is the plunge that its roar is heard from a far distance. The falls and the breaking of the volume of water at the crest present an awesome spectacle of Nature's power unleashed. 

Soapstone Artifacts
The soapstone revealed by the Narmada provides occupation to families of carvers of gods and goddesses, lingas, crosses, madonnas, ashtrays and trinket boxes.

Chausath Yogini Temple

Situated atop a hillock and is approached by a long flight of steps, the Chaunsat Yogini Temple commands a singularly beautiful view of the Narmada flowing through the jagged Marble Rocks. Dedicated to goddess Durga, this 10th century temple has exquisitely carved stone figures of deities belonging to the Kalchuri period. According to a local legend, this ancient temple is connected to the Gond Queen Durgavati's palace through an underground passage.



Marble Rocks  

Boating facilities are available from November to May and while boating by moonlight is a thrilling experience, the Marble Rocks have recently been floodlit, adding a new dimension to their splendour.