Bhairam Dev Temple, Bhairamgarh, Chattisgarh

Bhairam Dev Temple, Bhairamgarh, Chattisgarh

Bhairam Dev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Bhairamgarh in Bijapur District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Temple and the ancient ruins can be dated to 13^th – 14^th Century AD.

The Temple & Ruins

This Temple contains a thatched hut, housing a Shiva Lingam namely Bhairam Dev and Nandi inside it. Bhairam Dev is considered as consort of Danteshwari. Ancient Temple ruins can be found scattered all around this Village. A rock cut sculpture of Ardhanariswara found among the ruins needs a special mention. It belonged to 13^th – 14^th Century AD.

Several sculptures of Nagavanshi Kings, Brahma, Ganesha etc. can be found within 500 meters radius of the temple. Amidst the ruins of a temple on the banks of the Lakhauri lake, moonstones, broken pillars and statues of Vishnu, Ganesh, Shiva, Parvati, etc., made of black stone have been found. Remains of an ancient fortress and numerous temples have been discovered here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 9 Kms from Belnar, 43 Kms from Geedam, 49 Kms from Bijapur, 50 Kms from Geedam Railway Station, 57 Kms from Dantewada, 117 Kms from Jagdalpur Airport and 367 Kms from Raipur. The Temple is situated on Jagdalpur to Bhopalpatnam Route.

Location