The leafy village of Champaran (aka Champaranya) marks the place of birth of Vallabhacharya, one of five recognised Acharyas in the Hindu tradition. It is also home to the Champeshwar Mahadev Temple w
One of many esoteric sects that grew to prominence in Chhattisgarh was the Kabir Panth. It owes its presence in the state to Dharamdas. a contemporary disciple of Kabir, a strong proponent of the Bhak
Rajim, also known as the 'Prayag of Chhattisgarh', is located at the confluence (triveni sangam) of the Mahanadi, Pairi and Sondur rivers. Rajim is famous for a group of temples dedicated to Vishnu, m
Though little is known of its origins, epigraphic interpretations tell us the this Jain temple in red sandstone harks back to the 9th century and houses three tirthankara idols in black granite. Set o
The story goes that one Balbhadra Das, a devout follower, used to worship a stone as Hanuman's idol. He was joined in this supplication by a cow who rinsed the stone with her milk each day. Eventuall
Situated at a height of approximately 1,000 m in the green and forested Maikal Hills in northwestern Chhattisgarh, Amarkantak is considered to be teerthraj or the king of pilgrimages. The small town
Surguja district, with its capital in Ambikapur is north of Bilaspur. According to legend, Lord Ram, spent a part of his 14 years of exile in this area, and many places in the district are associated
Located on the Bilaspur-Ambikapur highway (NH 111) is the village of Pali. On the northestern side of the village is a large and beautiful lake, on the bank of which are remains of several ancient
Popularly called the Land of Vishnu, Seorinarayan is located in Janjgir-Champa district. Situated at the holy confluence (Triveni) of three rivers, Mahanadi, Seonath and Jonk, Seorinarayan is immers
According to the Puranas, the town of Ratanpur is so old that it has existed across all the four yugas or ages. It is also a major shaktipeeth(a place of worship consecrated by the ashes of the goddes