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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