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MangalnathTemple-This temple is situated in the outskirts of the city and the local deity worshipped here is Mangalnath, especially on Tuesdays. The deity here is Lord Lakshmi and Narayana.This temple has a museum attached to it which houses sculptures from places like Raisen, Sehore and Mandsaur. This beautiful temple on the Arera hills is also popularly referred as the Birla temple. PLACES OF WORSHIP TEMPLES Lakshmi Narayana Temple During Dussehra Ram Lila, the traditional form of enacting some episodes from the Ramayana can be witnessed. Other common festivals celebrated in Bhopal include Diwali, Ramnavami, Dussehra and Navratri with great enthusiasm and fun. This is one of the major gatherings next to Hajj for the Muslim community where people from different parts of the world come here for the congregation.

One of the most important events and festival celebrated in Bhopal is Ijtima which takes place for three days in a place called Ghasipura.This festival is also accompanied by a fair where clothes and other accessories are sold. Begum Nawab Sultan Jahan was one of the prominent Begum rulers of Bhopal. They led austere lives, followed their religion faithfully and were able administrators. History can never forget the contribution of Beguems, the females of the royal family who ruled the state for almost hundred years. HISTORYĪn Afghan soldier of fortune, Dost Mohammed 1708-1740, was the founder of the existing city, which is situated on the site of the 11th century city, Bhojapal, founded by legendary Raja Bhoja.It represents a harmonic symphony of the old and the new. Bhopal comprises of the old and the New Bhopal where the former one occupies the northern part of the city and the new one is concentrated more towards the southern part. Bhopal is bordered with two large lakes which are commonly referred as the Upper and the Lower Lakes. ORIENTATIONīhopal occupies the central region of the country and is concentrated more towards the northwestern portion of Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal today presents a multifaceted profile, the old city with its teeming market places and fine old mosques and palaces, still bears the aristocratic imprint of its former rulers, among them the succession of powerful Begums who ruled Bhopal from 1819 to 1926. The capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal is a fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, a proud heritage and modern herbal planning.