Dana Oli is a vibrant, narrow and lively lane in Old Gwalior. It has seven digambar Jain temples and two Krishna temples. 75% of its population consist of followers of the Jain dharma and Marwari culture. The area is brimming with a number of Halwai shops that have been running since generations. One can witness the making of sweets like gajak, ghewar, bundi, sev, petha and pheni in bulk throughout the day. Gwalior's famous Panchiraj Petha Store and Bansal Petha Store also have outlets in this old lane, offering a large variety of pethas ranging from petha gilori, chocolate petha, paan petha, mango petha and many more. The lane has beautiful colourful old buildings, rich in their architectural styles, with stone-carved brackets, wooden doors, balconies and windows. Two very old snacks shops here offer some of the most amazing fritters and samosas in the city. Dana Oli is rich in all aspects, be it its cultural importance, architectural significance, or historical legacy.
This guided tour is specially curated for Urban Sketchers Gwalior; the walk is not open to the public.
