Lakshmi Devi Temple, Ratanpur, Chattisgarh

Lakshmi Devi Temple, Ratanpur, Chattisgarh

Lakshmi Devi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, goddess of wealth & good fortune, located in Ratanpur Town in Bilaspur District in Chattisgarh State, India. The temple is famously called as Lakhni Devi Temple by locals. The temple is situated on top of Ekbira Hill on the Ratanpur to Kota Road. Ekbira Hill is also called as Ekbira Parvat, Varah Parvat, Sri Parvat and Lakshmidham Parvat. 

Legends

As per legend, when Ratnadeva III ascended the throne in 1178 CE, his kingdom suffered from famine and his treasury was also empty. His minister, Gangadhar built the Lakshmi Devi temple in this dire situation. Once, the temple was built, the famine ended, and the kingdom was blessed with prosperity and happiness.

History

The temple was built by Gangadhar Shastri, the prime minister of Ratnadeva III, in 1179 CE.

The Temple

The temple is situated on top of Ekbira Hill. The Temple can be accessed through flight of steps. This temple is built in the shape of Pushpak Vimana. Presiding Deity is called as Lakshmi Devi / Lakhni Devi / Ekbira Devi / Pillarini Devi. She is housed in the sanctum. Sri Yantra is also installed in the sanctum.

Festivals

Special worship will be performed during Dhanteras and Deepawali. Mangal Jawara is sown here on the occasion of Navratri and religious rituals are performed.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3.5 Kms 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