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123 km from Jhansi, Deogarh is situated on the right bank of the Betwa river, at the western end of the Lalitpur range of hills. Deogarh is of great antiquarian, epigraphical and archaeological importance and has been integral to the history of the Guptas, the Gurjara-Pratiharas, the Gondas, the Muslim rulers of Delhi, the Marathas and the British. It possesses the remains of a fine Vishnu temple dating to the Gupta era, and several Jain temples.The architecture and sculpture of these temples display a high level of craftsmanship.
Air Nearest airport is at Gwalior (M.P) : 235 km. Rail The nearest railway station is Jakhlaun 13 km, which can be reached by Jhansi-Babina Passenger train, whereas Lalitpur is the most convenient railhead, (23 km). Road Deogarh is connected by bus to all important centres in the region. Some of the major road distances are : Lalitpur-23 km, Matatila Dam-93 km, Jhansi 123 km. Dashavatar Temple
Jain Temples These 31 Jain temples are somewhat later in origin that the Vishnu temple, but are no less remarkable. They are situated inside the fort of Kanali on the hills overlooking the Betwa. The site was a Jain centre from the 6th to the 17th century. The temples abound in panels depicting scenes from Jain mythology, Tirthankara images, votive pillars, votive tablets, Jain images visible from all sides and pillars carved with a thousand Jain figures. Deogarh Archaeological Museum The site museum has a fine collection of sculpture, discovered from the surrounding.
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This fine Gupta temple dedicated to Lord
Vishnu is the earliest known Panchyatan temple in north India. The
terraced basement above the high plinth is decorated with sculpted
panels. The figures of Ganga and Yamuna adorn the carved doorway
leading to the sanctum sanctorum. Three large carved panels along the
side walls-the Gajendramoksha panel, the Nar Narayan Tapasya and the
Anantshayi Vishnu-depict scenes from Vaishnava mythology. Only the
lower portion remains of the spire, which was the most important part
of the temple