In 1045 AD, Ratandeva I constructed the Beautiful Mahamaya Temple at the site of his ethereal vision. Built in the northern Indian Nagara style, the temple is surrounded by a 46-cm thick wall. The
Kanthideval Temple is located within the premises of Mahamaya Temple. Built in the 15th century, the temple was recently restored by the archeological survey of India The temple is octogonal in shape
Located in the heart of Chhattisgarh, Janjgir-Champa district is rich in history and tradition. The seat of power under Jajalladeva of the Kalachuri dynasty, the district is famous for its beautiful t
Chhattisgarh's most ancient town, Malhar exudes an antique charm. The mesmerizing sculptures that have been excavated here, conjure up a past that echoes the lives and times of about 2,000 years of hi
Tala, also known as Talagaon, is located I on the Bilaspur-Raipur highway. Situated on the banks of the river Maniari, Tala was discovered by JD Beglar, an assistant to the well -known archaeologist A
Apart from the stunning Bhoramdeo Temple this region boasts of two more Shiva temples, the Mandwa Mahal and the Chheraki Mahal. Though not as magnificent as the Bhoramdeo Temple, they are nevertheless
About half a kilometre from Mandwa Mahal is a smaller brick temple, also dedicated to Shiva, popularly known as Chheraki Mahal. Standing amidst sunny green fields, with the river Sankari flowing close
Dongargarh, located in the Rajnandgaon district, is a major religious centre, being one of the three shaktipeeths in Chhattisgarh. Perched atop a hill at a height of about 550 m and reached by climbin
The stunning 10th-century Bhoramdeo Temple is 130km from the state capital, Raipur, Untouched and pristine, the setting of the temple is spectacular. Bhoramdeo Temple is nestled in scenic surroundi
In the center of the village, a horde of copper plates of Mahashivagupta Balarjuna was recovered from a mound. The villagers had previously built a temple atop the mound and had called it Surag Tila.