Shiva Mandir

Location

This is one of few mandirs in the north of Orchha Fort. For me, this along with Pavilion With Painting were the best things in the fort (apart from Raj Mahal & Jahangir Mahal). Really nice mandir. The main shikara (spire) has no windows so the garbhagriha should be pitch dark. However if you notice carefully the three niches are slightly bright. This is because of three small openings in the shikara that are located in exactly the right spot for light to fall on the niches - the openings are also slanting towards the niches ! Def worth visiting.

Pics below taken on a dark drizzly day ...