LEISURE
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Bandhavgarh is located between the Vindhya and Satpura
ranges, and was well known for its tigers much before it became a tiger
reserve. The area has unique historical attributes, with the Bandhavgarh Fort
prominently located as a major landmark. According to legend, it is believed
that the Bandhavgarh Fort was given to Lakshman by his brother, Lord Ram
(bandhav means brother, hence the name Bandhavgarh). Several ancient texts like
Shiva Samhita and Narad Puran also make a reference to this area. Bandhavgarh
owes its wilderness to the erstwhile rulers of Rewa State, since it was their
hunting preserve and enjoyed protection from wanton destruction. It was considered
a good omen for the Rewa Maharaja to shoot 108 tigers, the numbers coinciding
with the beads in the Hindu rosary!
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