Sita Devi Temple, Deorbija,
Chattisgarh
Sita Devi
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva
located in Deorbija Village in Durg District in the state
of Chattisgarh in India. The Temple is one of the protected
monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of
India. The Temple is situated on the
banks of the pond of Deorbija village on Raipur - Bemetra Road.
Legends
As per
the local legend, the temple was believed to be built in six nights. It is also
said that during their exile, Lord Sri Ram with Sita and Lakshman visited this place.
History
The
Temple was built by Kalachuri Kings in 12th Century CE.
The Temple
This
is an east facing temple, built of sandstone. The Temple is Saptaratha in plan.
The Shikara over the sanctum follows Nagara style. River Goddess Yamuna and
Ganga can be found at the doorjambs of sanctum. Navagrahas and Ganesha can be found
in the Lintel. Images of Ganesha, Andhakasura, Shiva, Surya, Vishnu, Harihara,
Hiranyagarbha, Lakshmi, Mahishasura Mardini and Saraswathi can be found in the
walls of the Temple. There is a Sati Pillar in the temple premises.
Connectivity
The
temple is located at about 16 Kms from Bemetra, 17 Kms from Bemetra Bus Stand,
62 Kms from Raipur, 62 Kms from Raipur Junction Railway Station, 64 Kms from
Bhilai and 78 Kms from Raipur Airport. The Temple is situated on the banks of
the pond of Deorbija village on Bhilai - Bemetra Road.
Location
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