BHU POOJA
It is a Hindu ritual performed to honour Goddess Earth (Bhoomi) and Vastu Purusha (the deity of directions). Performing Bhoomi pooja is believed to eliminate all negative effects and Vastu dosha in the land while attracting peace and prosperity for the inhabitants. The ritual starts by laying the foundation stone.
SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN MANDIR
The Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Jhansi is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Laxmi Narayan, a form of Lord Vishnu and Godess Laxmi. It is one of the Oldest temple of Jhansi and known as Punjabi Mandir.
MADIA MAHADEV MANDIR
It is a group of temples located in the heart of Jhansi city in Jhokan bagh area. These temples are believed to be built by Gusain sant of this region who also ruled in the Jhansi district for few years. It is also believed that these temples are built over samadhis of Gusain Sant dedicated to lord Shiva. The major temple is known as Mahakaleswar temple which has a large Shiva linga of Kasauti -stone (basalt stone) in its sanctum sanctorum. The group of temple is protected monument of U.P. State Archaeological department.
MURLI MANOHAR TEMPLE
This temple is located in the Jhansi city. It is a grand palacelike building where Lord Krishna is worshiped. It is estimated to have been built in 1780. This temple was built by Sakku Bai, mother-in-law of Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi.
Sakku Bai was the mother of Raja Gangadhar Rao of Jhansi. It is said that this temple was the main center of faith of the royal family. Rani Lakshmi Bai used to come with her mother-in-law to worship in this temple. Even today people come from far and wide to see this temple. This temple is also maintained by traditional Marathi family.
GANESH TEMPLE
This iconic Ganesh Temple is said to have been built in the 1760s CE but it is not clear who built it. While some claim it was Vishwas Rao Lakshman (or Vilas Rao Lakshman), the Subedar of Jhansi under the Maratha Peshwas from 1766 to 1769 CE, others say it was his successor Raghunathrao Newalkar, founder of the Newalkar dynasty. Today, the temple serves as a prominent centre of Jhansi’s local community. A unique marble idol of lord Ganesh is located in the sanctum.