KAWARDHA

It is a 11th century complex of Hindu temples dedicated to the god Shiva. This temple was built by King Ramchandra of Nagar dynasty who married Princess Ambika Devi of Haiya dynasty. It comprises a group of four temples of which the earliest is a brick-temple. The Bhoramdeo temple, is carved on the rocky stones in the Nagar style. The main temple here has two parts. One is known as Ishtika made temple and the other is completely stone-carved. The main Bhoramdeo temple is in front of   atranquil and cool lake. The architectural feature with erotic sculptures has given a distinct style akin to the Khajuraho temple and the Konarak Sun Temple in Orissa, and hence the Bhoramdeo complex is known by the sobriquet the `Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh’. The Temple of Bhoramdev has a special attraction for lovers of archaeology and history.

The Baiga are 'Pashupati' - Lords of the Animals - with esoteric natural powers. The term 'Baiga' is also used in the Gond world, not to refer to the distinct Baiga people, but as a title conferred on certain individuals with unusual spiritual gifts. Baiga tribe is not only in Kawardha but also occupies a significant amount of area in the Bastar region that stretches itself to the parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. 

Magic and the unseen powers of nature play a large part in the lives of these local tribes, but so do music and dance and a joy of living, even in often difficult economic circumstances. The Baigas of Kawardha are among the most primitive tribal Communities in India. Another interesting aspect of this population is that the number of females in Baiga Tribe of Kawardha exceeds the number of males.  

It was built in the 1930s by Maharaja Dharamraj Singh. Kawardha Palace was created using italian marble and stone, and is set in 11 acres of private lush gardens. The Kawardha Palace, the traditional with some of the modern structures robs the town of its singular character and charm. In 1991, Maharaja Yogeshwar Raj Singh Ji decided to restore this luxurious palace into the finest luxury Palace hotel. It has been declared as a heritage hotel and now provides accommodation. It is more of a private guest house then of a hotel, which is rich in memories style, and history.