Gadhkalika Temple is situated 5 kms from the present town. The Deity at Gadhkalika, a form of Goddess Kali, was worshipped by Kalidas in olden times. Legend states that he was an idiot, but by his devotion to the Goddess he was transformed into a great literary genius. Emperor Harshvardhan renovated the temple in the 7th century. There is further evidence of renovation being done during the Paramara period. In modern times it was rebuilt by the erstwhile Gwalior State. The temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths.
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