Monday, June 7, 2021

Deur Temple, Maharanipur, Chattisgarh

Deur Temple, Maharanipur, Chattisgarh

Deur Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Maharanipur Village in Sitapur Tehsil in Surguja District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The temple was built in 12th century CE. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

The Temple was reconstructed from the ruins recently. This temple is facing towards east and built on raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum and entrance porch. The temple might have had a mukha mandapa in the ancient past. The shikara over the sanctum is heavily reconstructed and follows Nagara style.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 7 Kms from Sitapur Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Sitapur, 32 Kms from Pathalgaon, 64 Kms from Ambikapur, 69 Kms from Ambikapur Railway Station, 133 Kms from Raigarh, 312 Kms from Raipur and 320 Kms from Raipur Airport. This temple is situated on Ambikapur to Raigarh Road.

Location

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