Orccha News: Orchha is a town in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh state. It?s a little hamlet where one can witness the medieval legacy of Bundela dynasty in stone. Grandeur and opulence of Bundela Rajputs can be seen in the cluster of forts, temples and shrines. Built by Rajput Chieftain Raja Rudra Pratap on an artificial island of river Betwa. ?Orccha? meaning ?hidden? was the hiding place for the Bundelkhand rulers. In the 15th century, when the Tughlaq rulers pushed them out of Garkhundar, they retreated to this place. Palaces and temples of Orccha contain the finest specimens of the Bundela Paintings that flourished during the reign of the Bundela Dynasty. In these paintings bright colours are used and depiction of mythological themes are prominent. Use our search function to get latest news update and happenings from in and around Orrcha.

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