Devrani Jethani Temple Complex, Tala, Chattisgarh

Devrani Jethani Temple Complex, Tala, Chattisgarh

Devrani Jethani Temple Complex is a Hindu Temple Complex dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Tala Village in Bilaspur District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Temple Complex is situated on the banks of Maniyari River near Ameri Kampa village. The temple complex houses Devrani Temple, Jethani Temple and a rare Rudra Shiva Idol. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

Devrani and Jethani Temples are believed to be built by the ruler of Sharabhapuriya Dynasty for his elder and younger daughter in law in 5th century CE. Hence, the temples came to be called as Devrani (younger daughter-in-law) and Jethani (elder daughter-in-law) Temples. The site was discovered by J. D. Welger, an assistant to the eminent archaeologist Alexander Cunningham in 1873 CE. ASI excavated the site in 1977 and found a silver coin of Prasannamatra of the Sharabhapuriya Dynasty. There are no inscriptions of historical importance present in the temples except a few pilgrim records on the steps and behind one dvarapala image mentioning the names of the pilgrims.

The Temple Complex

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/05/devrani-jethani-temple-complex-temple-complex.html

Connectivity

The Temple Complex is located at about 8 Kms from Dagori Railway Station, 22 Kms from Bilaspur Airport, 24 Kms from Bilaspur New Bus Stand, 29 Kms from Bilaspur Old Bus Stand, 30 Kms from Bilaspur Junction Railway Station, 99 Kms from Raipur and 116 Kms from Raipur Airport. The temple is located at about 3 Kms from Salpha off the Bilaspur to Raipur Road.

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