Rajiv Lochan Temple, Rajim, Chattisgarh

Rajiv Lochan Temple, Rajim, Chattisgarh

Rajiv Lochan Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Rajim Town in Gariaband District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India. Rajim is probably the holiest place in Chattisgarh as it is situated at the eastern bank of Mahanadi  river, just below its junction with Pairi and Sondhur rivers. Due to its location, on the junction of three rivers, it is often classified as Prayaga (Allahabad) of this region, Chattisgarh. Rajim was also called as Kamal Kshetra and Padmapur.

Legends

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History

There are two foundation inscriptions, one on southern wall and the other on the northern wall of the mandapa. Inscription on northern wall is dated to first half of 8^th Century CE and mentions about the construction of a Vishnu Temple by a king Vilasatunga of Nala dynasty. The other inscription on the southern wall of the mandapa, mentions construction of a Rama temple by Jagatpal in 1145 CE.

British archeologist J D Beglar visited Rajim in 1871-72 and reported the temples in his memoirs. As he was not allowed to enter inside the temples, his information is very limited. Famous British archeologist Alexander Cunningham, visited Rajim in 1881-82, described the temples in great detail.

The Temple

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Festivals

Rajim Kumbh is celebrated every year during mid-Feb to March spread over a span of 15 days. Rajim Kumbh attracts thousands of Naga Sadhus, Sants, Mahatmas, Rishis, Munis and Margdarshak Gurus from across India and beyond. The Rajim Kumbh is arranged at the confluence of three rivers in Rajim also known as Triveni Sangam. Within the same festival, an event Rajim Lochan Mahotsav is held between 16 February and 1 March. The various music and dance performances conducted in the fair displays the rich culture of Rajim.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Rajim Bus Stand, 2.5 Kms from Rajim Railway Station, 20 Kms from Abhanpur, 32 Kms from Mahasamund, 34 Kms from Arang, 39 Kms from Raipur Airport, 45 Kms from Gariaband and 50 Kms from Raipur. Devotees need to take National Highway 30 from Raipur. Travel till Abhanpur and from there, take National Highway 130 C to reach Rajim.

Location