Thursday, 17 January 2013

Tourist Attractions in ganj basoda




 Udayeshwara Temple is an 11th-century lord Shiva temple located in village Udaipur of tehsil Basoda. The temple was built by Udayeshvar, brother of Parmar King Bhoj. It is a beautiful example of Indian architecture which resembles Bhojpur temple and Mahamaya temple.[citation needed] It is 13KM from the town of Ganj Basoda, and connected by bus service. Another old Shiva temple is in village Gamaker which is 9 km from Ganj Basoda. A large fair is organised on Shivaratri in both Udaipur and Gamaker. It may not be out of place to mention that of late the name "Basoda" has become rather well known in Urdu literature reading public as its name of the place occurs in the title of the story, "Basodai ke Mariam" by the well-known writer Asad Mohammed Khan - the main character Mariam is supposed to be a resident of Ganj Basoda.Pathari located at a road distance of 30 Kms from Basoda is an ancient site of historical importance for beleivers of Jainism and Buddhism. Temples (Jain 24 Thirtankars, Gadrmal temple, BHIM Gaja approx-50 ft height of single stone piece) of 10-11 th century are situated here at Pathari. 18 Kms from Basoda near village Udaipur is another village Muradpur, where one can see unique statue of Varah (Lord Vishnu avatar)only of it,s kind in world. To visit Udaipur , Muradpur and Pathari(badoh)one can follow motorable road from Basoda, following given route-- Ganj Basoda(0 Kms)- Bareth(10 kms)- Udaipur(16 Kms)-Pathari (30 Kms. For Muradpur(3 Kms from Udaipur on branch route). You may visit Modern temple of Goddess Sheetala Mata in the heart of town Basoda.