Dhamoni Explained

Native Name:Dhamoni
Settlement Type:Village and archaeological site
Official Name:Dhamoni
Map Alt:Vidisha
Pushpin Map:India Madhya Pradesh#India3
Pushpin Relief:yes
Pushpin Map Alt:Sagar
Coordinates:24.19°N 78.76°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Madhya Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Sagar

Dhamoni is a village, archaeological site and Muslim religious site in the north of the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, India.[1]

Overview

Dhamoni, Tehsil Banda Sagar, was once a garh in the kingdom of Garh Mandala, with 750 mouzas. Although now a secluded place, an old fortress indicates Dhamoni holds archaeological significance. One curiosity in the hamlet is an active well, which, though situated in a dry area, has chilled water said to have curative properties.[2]

Nearby attractions

Dhamoni ka Urs

Every year, a three-day Urs is organized at the tomb of Baba Balijat Shah in Dhamoni of Banda Development Block, when many Qawwals take part. This fair is one of the major fairs of the Muslim society. Every year lakhs of Muslims come here to participate in it.[7]

Access

Dhamoni is well connected with roads. Sagar is 40 km away, served by a railway station.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sagar. mponline.gov.in. 18 July 2013.
  2. Web site: Sagar. Glorious India. 18 July 2013.
  3. https://asijabalpur.gov.in/monuments-detail/fort-88/index.html 26 November 2024
  4. Web site: TOMB AND MOSQUE OF BALJATI SHAH GALLERY|ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA BHOPAL. asibhopal.nic.in.
  5. https://www.naidunia.com/madhya-pradesh/sagar-dhamoni-fort-protected-by-a-ditch-on-three-sides-and-52-bastions-the-maze-is-very-special-7886139 तीन तरफ खाई और 52 बुर्ज से सुरक्षित सागर जिले में स्‍थित धामौनी का किला
  6. https://asibhopal.nic.in/gallery/sagar_dhamoni_fort.html fort gallery
  7. Web site: धामोनी वाले बाबा का तीन दिवसीय उर्स 5 से 7 मई, तैयारियां जारी | खबर का असर न्यूज़ नेटवर्क . 12 March 2023 .