Damru Shiva Temple, Baloda Baza, Chattisgarh

Damru Shiva Temple, Baloda Baza, Chattisgarh

Damru Shiva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Damru Village near Baloda Bazar Town in Baloda Bazar – Bhatapara District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Shivnath river flows near Damru. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

It is believed that this temple was built in 12^th Century CE by Kalachuri Kings.

The Temple

This is an ancient ruined Shiva Temple, situated on the stone-built platform. The Temple is facing east. This temple is about 15 feet high. The Sanctum is empty. A headless Nandi can be found facing the sanctum. Desecrated Yonipitha is lying in front of the temple. The walls of the temple are also very simple. Remains of ruined temples in the form of two mounds are found nearby.

Excavated Sculptures of Trivikram, Vishnu, Surya, Shiva, Brahma, Yama, Chamunda, Parvati, Ambika, Chawardharini and few erotic sculptures from the temple premises and nearby area have been fixed in newly built Maha Maya Temple next to this Shiva Temple. Mahamaya Temple houses ancient idols of Mahamaya, Mahakal and Vinayaga. The remains of the old settlements have been found as a result of archaeological excavations at Damru. 

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 15 Kms from Baloda Bazar, 41 Kms from Bhatapara, 41 Kms from Bhatapara Railway Station, 50 Kms from Bilaspur Airport, 58 Kms from Bilaspur Junction Railway Station, 61 Kms from Bilaspur and 100 Kms from Raipur. The Temple is situated on Bhatapara to Pauni Route.

Location