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Ganesh Bagh Chitrakoot

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Ganesh Bagh Chitrakoot

A Maratha-era temple and garden complex in Chitrakoot

Checked 21 Oct 2026 with 2 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Prayagraj Airport is the nearest airport, about 120 to 130 km away.

  • By train

    Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi) railway station is the closest, about 10 to 15 km away.

  • By road

    Ganesh Bagh lies on the Karvi to Devangana road, between the two towns. Taxis, auto-rickshaws and private vehicles all go there.

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Why devotees come here

Ganesh Bagh is a Maratha-era palace and temple complex on the Karvi to Devangana road in Chitrakoot. Its carved architecture has earned it the nickname Mini Khajuraho. An octagonal Panch temple stands at its heart, beside a large ornamental lake.

Ganesh Bagh is Chitrakoot's most distinctive heritage and garden complex. It is a Maratha-era palace and temple ensemble, and its intricately carved architecture has earned it the nickname Mini Khajuraho.

Vinayak Rao Peshwa, a Maratha nobleman, built the complex in the early 19th century as a leisure retreat. Today the Archaeological Survey of India protects and maintains it. At its heart stands an octagonal Panch temple in classic Indian temple style, with carved upper stonework. In front of the temple lies a large ornamental lake that mirrors the architecture.

The western section holds a grand five-part stepwell, called a vapi. Chitrakoot itself lies on the border of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, along the northern Vindhya range. Kamadgiri and Anasuya Ashram are nearby pilgrimage stops.

Tips for your visit

  • Go in the late afternoon if you want photographs of the carved facades, since that light suits them well.
  • The ornamental lake in front of the temple is a popular spot for photographs.

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Questions people ask

Why is Ganesh Bagh called Mini Khajuraho?

Its intricately carved architecture has earned the complex that nickname. The carved facades are best seen in late afternoon light.

How do I reach Ganesh Bagh?

Take a taxi, auto-rickshaw or private vehicle on the Karvi to Devangana road. The nearest railway station is Chitrakoot Dham (Karwi), 10 to 15 km away. The nearest airport is Prayagraj, 120 to 130 km away.

Who built Ganesh Bagh?

Vinayak Rao Peshwa, a Maratha nobleman, built it in the early 19th century as a leisure retreat. The Archaeological Survey of India protects and maintains it today.

When is the best time to visit Ganesh Bagh?

October to March is the most comfortable period, because these are the cooler months.

What should I see at Ganesh Bagh?

Start with the octagonal Panch temple, in classic Indian temple style with carved upper stonework, and the large ornamental lake in front of it. The five-part stepwell, called a vapi, is in the western section.

How we checked this page

On 21 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Ganesh Bagh, Incredible India (Government of India) incredibleindia.gov.in
  2. Chitrakoot, Incredible India (Government of India) incredibleindia.gov.in

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