Sunday, May 30, 2021

Bhuvaneshwar Mahadev Temple, Ratanpur, Chattisgarh

Bhuvaneshwar Mahadev Temple, Ratanpur, Chattisgarh

Bhuvaneshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ratanpur Town in Bilaspur District in Chattisgarh State, India. The Temple is also called as Suryeshwar Temple. The Temple is situated on the banks of the Krishnarjuni Tank on Ratanpur – Chapora road.

Legends

It is believed that Krishnarjuni pond is the place where the Pandava stayed during their Vanavasa.

The Temple

This is a small Temple situated on the banks of the Krishnarjuni Tank. Presiding Deity is called as Bhuvaneshwar Mahadev. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Linga. This temple and Shiva Linga is built on a geometric basis. The temple has a sculpture of the sun god Bhaskara and hence it is also known as the Suryeshwar Temple. The Temple has an inscription at the entrance of the sanctum.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Ratanpur Bus Stand. Ratanpur is located at about 25 Kms from Bilaspur, 30 Kms from Bilaspur Junction Railway Station, 38 Kms from Bilaspur Airport, 65 Kms from Pali, 142 Kms from Raipur and 159 Kms from Raipur Airport. Ratanpur is situated on NH 130 connects Bilaspur to Ambikapur. Frequent Buses are available from Bilaspur.

Location

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