Friday, April 10, 2020

Harratoli Shiva Temple, Shankargarh, Chattisgarh

Harratoli Shiva Temple, Shankargarh, Chattisgarh
Harratoli Shiva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Harratoli Village near Shankargarh in Balrampur District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.



History
The Temple is believed to be built during 8th Century CE.



The Temple
This ancient Temple complex houses ruins of temples, sculptures and temple structural remains. Idols of Kartikeya, Gauri, Uma Maheshwar, Harihar and many Shiva Lingams along with Nandi can be found here. Main Shiva Temple has been restored by ASI.



Festivals

Mahashivaratri is the most famous festival celebrated here with much fanfare.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Belsar, 7 Kms from Shankargarh Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Shankargarh, 66 Kms from Ambikapur, 71 Kms from Ambikapur Railway Station, 82 Kms from Ambikapur Airport and 401 Kms from Raipur. The Temple is situated on Ambikapur – Kusmi via Nawki.

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