As one enters towards Deogarh from the road, the forests on both sides of the road suddenly part to afford the glimpse of a small shrine on the right. A board put up by the Archaeological Survey of India marks the presence of the Dashavatara Temple, beautifully positioned amidst lush greenery and pristine natural surroundings along the right bank of the Betwa river, where the cliffs at the western end of the Lalitpur range of hills are seen as immediately overhanging and often rise to a height of 300 feet forming along a steep ridge of red sandstone.

At this juncture which separates the quiet and obscure corner of Uttar Pradesh from the neighbouring state of Madhya Pradesh, the river takes a deep curve to the west and passes through the extremely picturesque country side. The deep green river waters also house a small island clad in rich verdure, located in the middle of the river, lending an added charm to the site which is sure to mesmerize any visitor entering this tranquil setting by the beauty and antiquity of what he witnesses.

To be continued...