Betul
Betul district, located in the
heartland of India, has earned the distinction of being the origin of the river
Paritra Tapti. Delhi is located on the Madras main line in the middle of Bhopal
Nagpur. Situated at the focal point of unbroken India known from the survey
conducted by Todarmal, one of the nine gems of Akbar the Great, this district
reveals the tribal culture.
Geography:
The tribal dominated district is
spread across the Satpura ranges south of Betul. In the north is the valley of
the Narmada and in the south is the Maidar of Berar. The district is situated
between 21 ”22 ′ to 22” 23 ′ northern latitude and 77 ”-10 ′ to 78” –33 ′
longitude. It is bounded by Hoshangabad district in the north, Amravati
district of Maharashtra state in the south, Chhindwara district in the east and
East Nimad (Khandwa) district in the west.
Mountain Range:
Betul district is located 365
meters above sea level and above in the mountain ranges of Satpura. The
mountain range is higher on the east side. Which decreases towards the west.
The average height is 653 meters high. The ranges divided into four parts are
(1) Satpura mountain range (2) Tawa Mornad valley (3) Satpura plateau in the
middle (4) Tapti valley.
Tava and Narmada are situated on
both sides of the Satpura mountain range. The series has several high peaks.
The highest peak of which is Kilnadeva 1107 meters to the east. Old forts were
built on the peaks, which were useful for administration in the whole region.
Tawa Valley is 396 meters above sea level. The greater part of the valley is
covered with precious trees (predominant teak) and the land on the shore is
fertile.
The Satpura plateau, the
higher-higher peaks in the eastern part of the district, extends to the north.
The highest plateau in it is 685 meters in the form of Chadi Patti. Multai
tehsil 791 meters, the highest peak on the west side of Khamla village of
Bhainsdehi tehsil is 1137 meters, which is the second highest peak after
Pachmarhi of the state. .
Rivers: -
Among the major rivers of the
district are Tapti, Tawa, Machana, Wardha, Bel, Mordand and Poorna etc. The
Tapti is one of the major rivers of the south, which according to the Puranas
is the Surya Putra Mahalai. It originates from a pond located at Multapi
(Multai). In fact, it originates from the Satpura plateau in the north of
Multai, 790 meters high, 21 '48 ′ northeast to 78 "15 ′ east, which passes
through the Surat district of Gujarat state into the Arabian Sea. Its total
length is 701.6 km.
The Tawa river enters from the northeast
of the district, the Jaya originating from the Chhindwara district. In it
further the river Machana is found, which enters Hoshangabad district in front
of Dhodharamohar. On which the multipurpose major project (Tawa Dam) has been
constructed near Ranipur. The dam has been constructed for the use of Satpura
Thermal Power Station located in Sarni village of the district.
The Wardha river originates from
the northeast of Multai tehsil and crosses 35 km and enters Maharashtra. Which
later merges into the Venganga River in Chandrapur district. (467 km) The
Machana River originates from the east of the district and flows northwards to
Betul northern border and joins the Tawa river near Dhodharamohar. The total
length of which is 185 kilometers.
BOUNDARIES
The District is bounded on the
NORTH by Hoshangabad, on the SOUTH by Amarawati of Maharastra, on the EAST by
Chhindwara District and on the WEST by the District of Hoshangabad, East Nimar
and Amarawati. The Southern boundary of the district runs almost along the
southern foothills of the melghat range, but excludes hattighat and Chikalda
hills in Amaroti district. The Western boundary is associated for some distance
with the Ganjal river (Southern), a tributary of Tapti, and then with the
watershed line between the Morand and the Ganjal (Northern), the tributaries of
the Narmada. The Northern boundary is marked by the course of the Morand river,
and by the TAWA river beyond Dhodra Mohar Railway station. The Eastern Boundary
runs through small streams and hills among which Khurpura and Rotia Nalas are
of some significance.
ORIGIN
The district derives its name
from the small town of Betul Bazar about 5 km south of Badnur, the Headquarters
of the district. During the Maratha regime also, in the beginning of the
British rule, Betul or Betul Bazar was the district Headquarters. In 1822 the
District Headquarters was shifted to the present place, then only the village
came to be known as Badnur Dhana, meaning Badnur village in the local dialect.
Now, even after such a long time, not only the district retains the old name,
but the name of the new Headquarters town, Badnur, as also been superimposed by
“BETUL”.
NAMES OF THE DYNASTIES RULED
VAKATAKAS, RASTRAKUTAS, KHERALA,
SULTANS OF MALWA, MUGHALS, GONDS, BHONSLAS, BRITISH
MAJOR RELIGIONS, CASTES AND
LANGUAGES
RELIGION: HINDU, MUSLIM, SIKH,
JAIN, CHRISTIAN, BUDDHIST.
CASTES: GONDS, KORKUS, KURMIS,
KUNBIS, BHOYARS, MEHARAS, CHAMARS, BANIAS, RAJPUTHS.
LANGUAGES: HINDI, GONDI, MARATHI,
KORKU.
HOW TO REACH
Betul District is situated at a
distance of 178 Km from Bhopal, the state capital, it is connected to the parts
of the country by air, rail and road.
By Air
Betul is not well connected to
other major cities of the country via regular flights. The nearest airport is
Nagpur Airport. Betul is 180 Kms from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International
Airport Nagpur and 190 Kms from Raja Bhoj Airport Bhopal.
By Rail
Betul railway station is a main
railway station in Betul district under the West Central Railway zone. Its code
is BZU. It is on Itarsi- Betul – Nagpur branch line. The station consists of
three platforms.
By Road
Betul is 178 KM from Bhopal by
National highway. it is 173 KM from Nagpur National Highway.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
Khedladurga
King Jaital ruled Betul district
in the 11th century Bhopali area. His capital was in Khedladurga. Raja Jaitpal,
the chieftain of this fort, gave rigorous punishment to thousands of sadhakas
for not getting Brahm’s interview. According to its demand, Mahapandit had
interviewed Brahm from Divya Shakit by Yogacharya Mukundraj Swam and on this
place, the sadhus of the saints who had been penalized were tormented. They
broke the tradition of writing scripture in Sanskrit for thousands of years. He
has the importance of Vivke Sindhu in Marathi language in entire Maharashtra
province. This place is very ancient in terms of archeology and spirituality.
Malajpur
The fair of Gurubaba Sahib in
Malajpur starts every year from full moon and goes to Basant Panchami for about
a month. It is believed that Baba Saheb’s samadhi is getting rid of the phantom
constraints. Nobody here returns from despair. Because of this, devotees come
from distant places in the fair. The development block is located in Chicholi,
42 kilometers away from Malajpur District Mainlaya. In Malajpur, Guru Gobaha
Sahib’s Samadhi period is considered as 1700-1800 CE. Every year, the fair
starts with the fullness of Paush. Baba Saheb’s meditation place is widely
known for getting rid of the phantom obstructions. On the full moon day, on the
day of khaskar, there is a lot of crowd of people affected by the phantom.
Nobody here returns from disappointment. This period has been continuing for
years. Where he is the tomb of Baba Saheb and his family. Before bathing the
tomb, there is a bath on the bund site, it is believed that the victim of the
phantom constipation gets cured as soon as he orbits orbits. There is aarti
everyday in the evening. The specialty of this aarti is that the dogs of the court
also join the Aarti and mix their sounds in the sank, kirtal sound. Mahant says
that it is Baba’s blessings. Janpad Panchayat Chicholi and Mahant are arranged
to stop devotees in the fair. 8 km away from Chicholi is far. Here bus can be
reached by jeep or misery, four-wheeler vehicles. All types of luggage shops
are also seen in the fair.
CULTURE & HERITAGE
The Northern part of the district
has a touch of Bundelkhandi language and culture. The Southern belt of the
district has overtone of Marathi Language and Maharastrian culture. The rest of
the district is predominantly tribal, populated by the Gonds and Korkus. They
worshipped Bada Mahadev. Their rituals are mostly of sacrificial nature.
Despite education they still believe in superstitions. The use natural hurbs
for the healthcare. There are some inistituons for classical Music like,
Bhatkhande sangeet collage at Betul. There is another group amateurs working on
various Music Directors from the research angle. An archeology museum has been
working for about fifteen years. There is a small collection of statues and
sculptures recently the District Administration has displayed information on
the points of historical interests. All over the District are scattered
Monuments and relics of historical interests such as Khedla which was the seat
of the Gond Dynasty way back in the 13th century. There are other smaller ports
at Asirghad and Bhawarghad in Multai tehisil some caves have been seen which
are supposed to be the hiding place of the Pindaries.
At Bhainsdehi there is an Old
Shiva Temple built of carved stones . The roof at long ago collapsed. At
present there are some beautifully carved pillars.
7 Km from Amla there are twin
village of Kazili and Kanigiya which contain old Temples of Hindus and Jains built
in stone. They appeared to be places of considerable religious importance. If
excavation is carried out here , it can result in the discovery of numerous
objects of Archeological value.
At Muktagiri, there are some Jain
Temples built on a hill as the name suggests the place had been sacred to the
Jaines who came here to pass their last days. The District is famous for the
apprising of the tribals against the British rule. Banjaridal a village in
Betul tahisil is well known for the martyr Vishnu Singh Gond. The District
participated in the growth of freedom movement so much so that no fewer than 50
volunteers to part in the Conference of congress at Nagpur.
HANDICRAFT
Tigariya Kala
The metal craft of Madhya Pradesh
in the Betul district is done by the filling method or the ancient cire-perdue
process. This casting method of making different utensils, animals, birds and
other utility items is practiced by Bharevas.Various utensils, animals, birds
and other useful items are made. Many activities of handicraft are going on in
village Tigriya near Betul. Various art pieces are being made in Zardozi, wood
crafts, Dhokra craft etc. Workshops are being made specially in which zari
beats are being specially prepared. The demand of these wands is not only in India
but also abroad. These artistic walnuts are about to identify the tigriya. The
design of wax is being prepared especially by handicrafts from Bhopal. These
wallets, purses are very liked by handicraft lovers. They gift these wallets to
their people as gifts. Cushion covers, wall hangings, tecojies etc. along with
the wallets are being made here too.
TOURIST PLACES
Cookery:
Category: Natural Beauty
Betul district is located among
the Harmonists of Satpura. Kukru is the highest peak in Betul district. It is
located at a distance of about 92 km from the district headquarters. The Korku
tribe lives in this area. Due to this reason, this region is known as Kukru.
M.P.
The place in Pachmarhi is exactly the same as that of Kukru in Betul
district. Its height is 1137 meters above sea level. It is lovely to see the
sun rising from here and the sun rising. Kukru is also famous for coffee
planters. This natural site is covered with dense forests from all around.
Balaji Puram
Category Religious
Balaji Puram is famous for Lord
Balaji’s huge temple.This place comes under Betul Bazar Nagar Panchayat. The
District Headquarters is located on National Highway 69, only 7 kilometers from
Betul. Its fame is spreading day by day. This is the reason why you are going
to visit it in any season, it is being imposing the devotees. The picture is
also made along with the temple. In which various events related to the life of
Lord Rama have been displayed. Statues are made as if they were to be spoken.
Apart from this, there is a temple of Vaishnava Devi. To go there you have to
go through the cave centers. Artificial waterfall is also very beautiful.
Artificial Mandakini river has also been built. You can also enjoy the joy of
Nava Vihar. Every year on Vasant Panchami a big fair is organized here. It is
making its identity as the fifth dham in the whole of India.
Tapti Udgam
Category Religious
Multatai city M.P. Not only in
the whole country, there is publicity in the form of the origin of virtue
Salila Ma Tapti. Earlier it was known as a fundamentalist. People here come
from far and wide to visit. Here is a beautiful temple. The information about
the glory of Tapti river is found in the Skanda Purana. Under the Skanda
Purana, the description of Tapti greatness is described. According to religious
belief, Maa Tapti is known as Suryaputri and Saturn’s sister. This is the
reason that people who are troubled by Saturn get relief from Tapti. Tapti all
the heat stroke gives everyone the power of her life, with reverence it is also
called Tapti Ganga. The immersion of the deceased persons is also done in
Tapti. Mph Is the second major river. This river is not only religious but also
economic social importance. Over the centuries, many civilizations have
flourished and developed here. The length of this river is 724 km. This river
flows from east to west and is situated on the banks of this river, Barhpur and
Surat city. Tapti falls into Khadat Khadi in Arabian Sea.
Salvardi Cave
Salbardi
Category Religious
There is a cave of Lord Shiva in
Salvari. There is a huge fair every year on Shivratri. There are devotees in
number of millions every day in this fair, which lasted for a week. This site
is located under the Village Panchayat Salvadan of Vikaschhna Prabhatapatan of
Betul district. Tahsil Mulatai of the Salvardi Ballet and hill near Morsi of
Amravati district of Maharashtra, on which a statue of Lord Shiva is repaired
in a cave. It is generally believed that under this cave, there is a way to reach
the Mahadev hill in Pachmarhi. Village Salabardi under the Janpad Panchayat
Prabhatapattan of Betul district is famous for its picturesque verdict and
ancient cave of Lord Shiva and the oldest Shivlinga in it. The characteristic
of this Shivling is that here nature itself does the consecration of Lord Shiva
indefinitely. Shivaling is continuously flowing continuously from the hillside.
It is a legend that this Shivaling itself has erupted from the mythical era.
This place is the center of tribute to the millions of devotees of Madhya
Pradesh and Maharashtra province. Every year there is a huge fair at Shivratri,
in which the crowd of people is a matter of curiosity. About 75 thousand to one
lakh devotees gather in the seven-day festival organized every year. The main
feature of the fair which can not be found elsewhere is the respect of the
people. An unique example of this is that even after crossing the path of
inaccessible path, not only men and small children, men and women also come for
the observance of all day and night. Sivagupa is situated on the hill about
three km above the village, getting control of such a vast population is not
less than any miracle in itself. On the other side of the Shiva gupta reach
route, Nissang has given his beauty with a free hand. First of all, there is a
place named Sitahnani which was once known for its hot water reservoir, can
also be seen continuously during the year of water flow in Muthaganga. When a
passenger crosses the 3 km long Chavari and enters the Shivgupa, then he
experiences supernatural peace and all the fatigue of the journey goes away
within a few moments. There is also 3-4 other caves in the midst of Shivgupa,
in connection with which it is said that through these caves, the path of the
great Mahadeva, ie Pachmarhi, reaches. It is also said about Salburdi that when
Lord Shiva was pursuing a demon named Bhasmasur, Shiva took shelter in this
cave for some time. The Pandav cave on the hill cliffs is also famous, where at
that time Pandavas had settled down at the time of anonymity. Along with other
features, one feature of Village Salburdi is that this village is divided into
half Madhya pradesh and Half Maharashtra. Thus, this village is also a symbol
of the wonderful combination of two distinct cultures. Presently, Janpad
Panchayat Prabhatapatan is seeing all the arrangements and efforts are being
made to undermine this place.
Water Fall
Muktagiri
Category Religious
Betul district’s development
block Bhasadehi is situated in the village panchayam thopoda is situated in the
great Jain tirtha Muktagiri. Muktgarvita makes its own nature and its nature
due to its beauty, elegance and religious influence. This place has 52 temples
of Digambar Jain sect. These temples and fields are said to be related to class
wings.
Here in the temple there is a sapphonical statue of Lord Paswanath installed, which is an inanimate sample of the craftsman. In this area there is a man-pillar, beads, peace and happiness. Every person coming to the Nirvana area gets comforted by coming here. This is the reason why people who believe in other religions are not only Jain devotees but also people who accept other religions from Muktagiri.
It is approximately 102 kilometers away from the district headquarters. Due to being in the jungles of Satpura, there were many elephant animals but they did not harm anybody. It is the pride of the proven area. Thirty-three million monkeys have received salvation from the proven area Muktagiri. The description of which is mentioned in the saga of Nirvana Kanda of Jain festival, twenty.
Here in the temple there is a sapphonical statue of Lord Paswanath installed, which is an inanimate sample of the craftsman. In this area there is a man-pillar, beads, peace and happiness. Every person coming to the Nirvana area gets comforted by coming here. This is the reason why people who believe in other religions are not only Jain devotees but also people who accept other religions from Muktagiri.
It is approximately 102 kilometers away from the district headquarters. Due to being in the jungles of Satpura, there were many elephant animals but they did not harm anybody. It is the pride of the proven area. Thirty-three million monkeys have received salvation from the proven area Muktagiri. The description of which is mentioned in the saga of Nirvana Kanda of Jain festival, twenty.
FESTIVALS:
Adirang Tribal Festival
Celebrated on/during: August
Celebrated on occasion of Tribal
day
Rope Climbing
Kukru Adventure Sports Festival
Celebrated on/during: December
Significance:
Betul district is situated in the
Surmuktas of Satpura. Kukru Betul is the highest peak in the district. About 92
km away from the district headquarters. Every Year in the December Month Kukru
Adventure & Sports Festival celebrated. Korku tribe resides in this area.
For this reason only this area is known as Kukru. Its height is 1137 meters
from the sea level. It is very pleasant to see the rising sun from here and to
see the sun that is sunset. Kukru is also famous for quite a gardener. This
natural site is covered with forested forests from all four sides.
Taapti Mahotsav
Celebrated on/during: July
Significance:
Multatai city M.P. Not only in
the whole country, there is publicity in the form of the origin of virtue
Salila Ma Tapti. Every year Taapti janmutsav celebrated in July month.Earlier
it was known as a fundamentalist. People here come from far and wide to visit.
Here is a beautiful temple. The information about the glory of Tapti river is
found in the Skanda Purana. Under the Skanda Purana, the description of Taapti
greatness is described. According to religious belief, Maa Tapti is known as
Suryaputri and Saturn’s sister. This is the reason that people who are troubled
by Saturn get relief from Tapti. Tapti all the heat stroke gives everyone the
power of her life, with reverence it is also called Tapti Ganga. The immersion
of the deceased persons is also done in Tapti. Mph Is the second major river.
This river is not only religious but also economic social importance. Over the
centuries, many civilizations have flourished and developed here. The length of
this river is 724 km. This river flows from east to west and is situated on the
banks of this river, Barhpur and Surat city. Tapti falls into Khadat Khadi in
Arabian Sea.
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