Mawali Mata Temple, Tarponga, Chattisgarh

Mawali Mata Temple, Tarponga, Chattisgarh

Mawali Mata Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Goddess Shakthi located in Tarponga in Baloda Bazar – Bhatapara District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The temple is situated on the southern banks of Shivnath River. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

The ancient temple has been completely demolished and a new temple has been built with remains of an ancient temple. The door frames and few idols have been utilized. Though the temple is famously called as Mawali Mata Temple, the sanctum houses Mahishasuramardhini, a form of Durga. This Durga is considered as Mawali Mata by the locals. River Goddess Ganga and Yamuna can be found on the ancient door jambs.

Idols and sculptures of Chathurbuji Vishnu, Mahishasuramardhini, Uma Maheswara etc. can be found on the walls of the temple. Stucco images of Lord Shiva and Nandi can be found in the temple premises. Shiva Lingas, Nandi Idols, Sati pillars and Jodha Idols can be found in the temple premises. Temple remains and sculptures dating back to 11^th – 12^th Century AD and Hero stones dating back to 16^th – 17^th Century AD can be found in the outer courtyard.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Bishrampur, 19 Kms from Simga, 22 Kms from Bhatapara, 22 Kms from Hathbandh Railway Station, 47 Kms from Baloda Bazar, 63 Kms from Raipur Junction Railway Station, 66 Kms from Raipur and 83 Kms from Raipur Airport. The Temple is situated on Raipur to Bilaspur Route.

Location