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Data is the district
headquarters of the Datia District. The town is 69 km from Gwalior,
325 km south of New Delhi and 320 km north of Bhopal. It is an ancient
town, mentioned in the Mahabharata as Daityavakra. The town is a market
center for food grains and cotton products. Handloom weaving is an
important industry. Datia is famed for the seven-storied palace built by
Raja Bir Singh Deo in 1614. A pilgrimage spot for devotees, Datia has
the Siddhapeeth of Shri Peetambra Devi, Buglamukhi Devi Temple and
Gopeshwar Temple. About 3 km from Datia is the Sonagiri, a scared
Jain hill. Datia is 34 km from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh and 52 km from
Orchha. The nearest airport is at Gwalior. Datia railway station is on
the Delhi-Chennai main line.
Peetambra Peeth is a
famous Shaktipitha located at the entrance of Datia in Madhya Pradesh.
This Pilgrimage spot features Buglamukhi Devi Temple and Dhumawati Mai
Temple established by Shri Golokwasi Swamiji Maharaj. Venkhadeshwar
temple is a Mahabharat - Kaleen temple of lord Shiva which is situated
at this place. Pitamsra Peeth is about 1 km from Datia Bus Station and 3
km from Datia Railway Station.
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