Ashoknagar

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Ashoknagar Ashoknagar is a district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, known for its agricultural contributions and historical importance. The district is rich in cultural heritage, with numerous temples, forts, and natural attractions. The region is also known for its production of grains, pulses, and oilseeds, and it is a significant part of the Malwa plateau. Ashoknagar is gradually developing as a tourist destination with various places of historical, religious, and natural significance.

Ashoknagar is well known for its Grains Mandi and "Sharbati Gaihu" a type of wheat.The most nearly district is Guna which is 45 km far from there. Ashoknagar formerly knows as Pachar. Ashoknagar contains five tehsils. Esagarh, Chanderi, Mungaoli, Ashoknagar and Shahdora. In Ashoknagar city there were two parts mainly. Across The Railway Gate and Gandhi Park Side. The railway line is in middle of the city. City have Railway Station and Bus Stand. Ashoknagar is connected to the main cities of M.P. by road and trains.

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Climate/Weather:

Summer (March to June): Hot, with temperatures ranging between 30°C to 45°C. Monsoon (July to September): Receives moderate rainfall, which revitalizes the region and its greenery. Winter (October to February): Cool and pleasant, with temperatures between 8°C to 20°C, making it the best time to visit.

History of Ashoknagar :

Ashoknagar district has a rich historical background. It was once a part of the princely state of Gwalior during the British Raj. The region has seen influences from various dynasties, including the Rajputs, Marathas, and Mughals, all of whom left their mark through architecture and cultural practices. Historical forts and ancient temples in the district reflect this diverse past..

Educational Institutions in Ashoknagar :

Ashoknagar has decent English and Hindi medium schools.

Schools:

Tara Sadan Higher Secondary School

St. Thomas Higher Secondary School

Vardhman Higher Secondary school

Shri Vivekananda Shishu Mandir High School

Saraswati Vidya Mandir higher secondary school

Shivpuri Public Higher Secondary School

Colleges:

Govt. Polytechnic College, Ashoknagar

Govt. Nehru Degree College, Ashoknagar

Vardhman Girls Degree College, Ashoknagar

Indian College of Science & Management, Ashoknagar

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Culture:

Ashoknagar is famous for the Jain temple called Trikaal Choubeese, where the idols of past, present, and future Thirthankars, described in Jain religion, is found.as well a big temple called shri kundkund digambar jain swadhyaay mandir which has established in 1997 by intiation of followers of Gurudev shree kanji swami who was a famous spritualist of saurashtra Gujrat. It is also famous for the place Chanderi which is about 60 km from Ashoknagar. In Chanderi ancient sculptures are there in large numbers. Thubon Sidha Kshetra is a pilgrim centre for Jains. It is about 32 km from Ashoknagar. In the south 35 km of Ashoknagar there is Karila mata mandir which is known to be birthplace of Luv and Kush and a huge fair is arranged every year on Rangpanchmi in which rai dance is performed by bedni women. Tumen is also a famous historical pilgrim centre situated at triveni known for mata vindhyavasini temple. Many other places of religious importance also there near Ashoknagar.

The occupation of the people here is mostly agriculture related. Many people are engaged in Grain merchandise. Cloth Merchants and Kirana Merchants are also in excess.Recently commodity exchange market has also grown, logistics business has also been here from a long time. chanderi is a tehsil of ashoknagar disttric, chanderi is a famous historical & tourist palace, the main occupation of chanderi peoples has handicraft, Chanderi saree are famous for all over world it made by cotton and silk by hand through 'khatka' khatka is a self made machine for preparing of saree. so ashoknagar main occupation is saree making.

How to reach Ashoknagar?

By Air: :

The nearest airport is in Bhopal, located about 200 km away.

By Train:

Road Transport:

Ashoknagar is well-connected by road via National Highway 46, and regular bus services are available from nearby cities like Guna, Bhopal, and Shivpuri.

Tourist Attraction of Ashoknagar :

Thubonji - an old site of religious interest for Jains

Kareela - mythologically birthplace of Luv and Kush, sons of king Rama, a famous carnival site.

Anandpur - spiritual meditation centre having huge carnivals twice a year.

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation in Ashoknagar:

Hotel Surya

Hotel Samrat Ashok

HOTEL GOMTI NANDAN PALACE

Government Rest Houses