Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple, Ratanpur, Chattisgarh

Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple, Ratanpur, Chattisgarh

Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ratanpur Town in Bilaspur District in Chattisgarh State, India. The Temple was built by Ratnadeva I in 1050 CE. The temple is situated on the banks of Ved Ratneshwar pond close to 400 years old Kabir Ashram.

Legends

As per legend, Vedmati, Queen of Ratnadeva went to Kashmir on pilgrimage and brought sand from Kashmir. She made a Shiva Linga out of the sand and installed the Shiva Linga on the banks of Ved Ratneshwar pond. She used to walk in lotus leaves in the pond to visit this temple and offer her worship to Lord Shiva. Once, the king increased the taxes. Due to the increase in the tax, the lotus leaves were drowned in water. Realizing his mistake, he lowered the taxes.

Festivals

Sawan and Shivaratri are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1.5 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