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Located at the entrance of the town of Datia, Peetambara Peeth is one the Shaktipeethas of the country, established by Pujyapad Swami in 1929. At this Peeth, which is a complex of several temples, the Vankhandeshwar temple of Lord Shiva is one of the oldest which, according to many accounts and legends, dates back to the days of Mahabharata. Peetambara Peeth is an Ashram and is also known as a place for meditation. While visiting, the visitors have to maintain the discipline and the decorum of the Peeth. It is worth remembering that leather items such as a belt, wallet, and purse are prohibited inside the temple.
 

A place sacred to the Digambar sect among Jainism, Sonagiri literally means Golden Mountain located on the road between Datia and Gwalior, this sacred place is a collection of temples on two hills. The temples date back to the 8th and the 9th century. Legend has it that King Nanganag attained salvation here, and liberated himself from the cycle of life and death along with many of his followers. The complex houses a total of 77 temples with high spires on the two hills. The main temple, also known as the 57th temple sits at the helm. Built to honour Lord Chandraprabhu, the temple houses an 11 ft tall sculpture. A column called Manastambha, which is 43 ft high, is another attraction at this site. The numerous temples, colored in brilliant white are a sight to behold against the brown hills and blue skies. 
 

Another famous temple which you can visit in your trip to Datia is the Balaji Temple of Unnao. At a distance of 17 kms from the town of Unnao, the Balaji temple is considered to have been built in the prehistoric times by a King of Datia. The temple is flanked by a sacred water tank. It is believed by the devotees that the water from this tank cures many ailments.
 

Also known as Jahangir Palace, or Gobind Palace, this wonderful example of the 17th century Indo Islamic architecture sits on the low hills of Datia. According the Archaeological Survey of India, after performing his Suvarnatula, Maharaja Bir Singh of Orchha began the construction of the seven story palace in 1614 AD to honour the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. It took subsequent nine years to complete the construction of this massive structure. Built with stone and bricks alone, no traces of cement, iron or any other building material can be seen in this remarkable construction. The palace resembles the Swastika in shape and is adorned by four octagonal towers, with finely carved domes on top. Also known as Datia Mahal, this magnificent structure is fortified by a wall and overlooks the Karna Sagar Lake. In harmony with the Indian values such as peace, and cooperation, this palace stands as a testimony to friendship between the Maharaja and the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. For every tourist, a visit to this outstanding piece of architecture is a must. 

This is the worth visiting place in the Datia district. Peoples come here with great gusto and enthusiasm. Pancham Kavi ki Toriya is a natural and beautiful place situated in the Datia district of Madhya Pradesh. It is about 4 kms from Datia. Bhairava Temple is the main attraction in the Pancham kavi ki toriya. Songiri Teerth, Buglamukhi Devi Temple and Sun Temple at Unao are the nearby pilgrim spots. Govind Palace, Satkhanda Mahal and Digambar Jain Museum are the worth visiting sites around Pancham Kavi Ki Toriya. This is most visited place in the Datia district. The various comfortable arrangements done by the state government’s made this place more charming.
 

The other religious place situated in the Datia district is the Udnu ki toriya. This is an iconic place situated in the town. Udnu Ki Toriya is a picturesque place situated in Datia district, Madhya Pradesh. Located on a very high place having about 350 steps, it is around 8 kms from the district’s headquarters, Datia. There is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This temple is very famous in the region for its miraculous effect. Peoples come here with great faith and gusto. Peoples consider that each wish is fulfilled with the help of the lord hanuman. The lush greenery around this fort is very worth visiting seen. This place attracts a lot of the tourist from all over the region. The place also provides an arena for the trekking.