Giraud
Shiva Temple, Raipur, Chattisgarh
Giraud Shiva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord
Shiva located in Giraud
Village near Raipur City in Raipur District in the
Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Temple is one of the protected
monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of
India.
History
This temple was built in 18th
–19th Century A.D during Maratha period.
The Temple
This is an east facing temple.
The Temple consists of a Mandapam and sanctum. The door jambs are well
ornamented. The Sanctum houses a Shiva Linga. Nandi can be found in the
Mandapam facing the sanctum. The Upper part of the tower over the sanctum is
decorated with sculptures of Trivikram, Narasimha, Ram Ravana Battle scenes,
Wrestling of Vali and Sugriva and Sita Haran.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 4
Kms from Mandhar Railway Station, 14 Kms from Raipur Junction Railway Station,
15 Kms from Raipur Bus Stand and 26 Kms from Raipur Airport. The Temple is
situated on Raipur to Simga Route.
Location
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