Bhojshala — Attraction in Dhar

Raja Bhoj was the most celebrated king of Parmar Dynasty, who ruled over Malwa in the 11 th century CE. He was a great scholar and a patron of arts and literature. He founded the Bhojpur city, and Bhopal city (earlier called Bhojpal) was also named after him. Raja Bhoj had moved the capital of Malwa from Dhar to Mandu, where he built the Fort of Mandu. He had also established BhojShala, a center for the study of Sanskrit, and a Saraswati Temple, in Dhar. Some interesting things that can be seen at BhojShala are, A huge stone with an inscription in 'Prakrit Bhasha'. Two 'Kal Sarp Yantras'. An old graphic on a side wall. Since the time of Raja Bhoj, the festival of Basant Panchami has been celebrated at BhojShala every year, with...

Previously This was a holy place of Followers of Indic Religion but Foreign Invasion took place and the converted this place into their place of worship but the evidence of Sanatan Dharma still found on the Pillars and the walls of this place. It has many inscriptions on it's wall. You see Carvings of Idols, flowers and bells here. In the excavation done by European archaeologist the foun idol of Vaag Devi aka Ambika Devi here which now at the british museum. Many remains of previous structure found in excavation. Tuesday is reserved for Hindus and Friday is reserved for Muslims for prayers. This monuments is a beautiful piece of architecture of...

It is a historical place. Visit with family.. It was in 11th century centre for Sanskrit studies and temple of Sarasvatī – the Hindu goddess of learning, music and arts – located in the hall's precincts. King Bhoja of the Paramāra dynasty of central India. Every year at the time of Makar Sankranti (vasant panchami) a huge celebration held. The site also houses the Kamal-Maula mosque with four Sufi tombs, Its a great...