Ram Tekri Temple, Ratanpur, Chattisgarh

Ram Tekri Temple, Ratanpur, Chattisgarh

Ram Tekri Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Rama located in Ratanpur Town in Bilaspur District in Chattisgarh State, India. The temple is situated on top of the Ram Tekri hill. The Temple is situated close to Buddheshwar Mahadev Temple.

Legends

As per legend, Bimbaji Rao Bhonsle wished to install the idols of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Shatrugna and to build a temple in this place. Subsequently, he had a dream in the same night. Lord Rama appeared in the dream and instructed him that the idols he yearned for would be found in the Bikma Talab. The king searched the entire lake and did not find any idols. The king was disappointed and returned to the palace. The idols appeared in front of the door of his room miraculously the following day. As he wished, he installed the idols and built a magnificent temple to house these idols. It is also believed that Lord Rama stayed in this mountain during his exile.

History

The temple was built by Bimbaji Rao Bhonsle, a Maratha governor of this region.

The Temple

The temple is situated on top of the Ram Tekri hill. The temple can be accessed through flight of steps and motorable road. The temple consists of a sanctum and maha mandapa. The Sanctum houses idols of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshman and Shatrugna. All are in sitting posture. It is believed that a water stream flows from the thumb of Rama Idol. Idols of Vishnu and Hanuman can be found in the Maha Mandapa. There is a shrine for Maratha governor Bimbaji Bhonsle, the builder of this temple, in the temple premises. People can witness the panoramic view of the Ratanpur township from top of this hill.

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.

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