Chhatri Bagh, simply translated into English means a garden with cenotaphs, is just that ! It's a place featuring groups of memorial canopies, or cenotaphs, which are known as 'Chhatris' in Hindi !!
These memorial canopies are dedicated to the memory of the rulers of Holkar dynasty and their family members !! Chhatri Bagh is situated near the Kahn river in Indore !! The cenotaphs of Chhatri Bagh are dome-shaped and have pyramidal spires on top of them !! Each chhatri commemorates the burial site of a Holkar king or a queen !!
The centre of attraction here is the cenotaph dedicated to H. H. Malhar Rao Holkar I, the founder of the Holkar dynasty !! The place holds a special attraction for the visitors during the night !! Every night, the place presents a spectacular sight when the chhatris are illuminated, and fountains, set up in the artificial lake, begin operating !! This artificial lake is surrounded by gardens !! Such a spectacle is a must-visit for the tourists !!
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