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Temples in Sheopur

Sheopur, a city in Madhya Pradesh, India, is the administrative headquarters of Sheopur District and derives its name from 'Seep-pur', meaning 'town on the Seep', as it sits on the

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Sheopur, a city in Madhya Pradesh, India, is the administrative headquarters of Sheopur District and derives its name from 'Seep-pur', meaning 'town on the Seep', as it sits on the right bank of the Seep River, a tributary of the Chambal. The city is linked by narrow gauge rail to Gwalior, and the Chambal River lies just 25 km away, forming the boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Its temples reflect the region's cultural heritage, set amidst this distinctive riverine landscape.