Buddheshwar Mahadev Temple, Ratanpur, Chattisgarh

Buddheshwar Mahadev Temple, Ratanpur, Chattisgarh

Buddheshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ratanpur Town in Bilaspur District in Chattisgarh State, India. The Temple is situated below Ramtekri. The temple was believed to be built by Prithvideva II.

Legends

As per legend, a local King named Vrihadsen had many cows. Shepherds used to take them to graze in nearby forest. Shepherds were surprised to see a herd of cows went inside a dense bamboo bushes and performed ablution to a Shiva Linga with their milk. Separated. The shepherd informed the king about the incident. The King was also surprised and later in his dreams, Lord Shiva ordered him to build a temple for the Linga. As ordered by Lord Shiva, he built temple at the spot.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Mukha Mandapa. The Sanctum houses the presiding deity, Buddheshwar Mahadev. This Linga is made of bronze alloy.

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