Vishnu Temple, Banbarad, Chattisgarh

Vishnu Temple, Banbarad, Chattisgarh

Vishnu Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu located in Banbarad Village in Ahiwara Tehsil in Raipur District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

As per legend, a demon named Banasura accidently killed cows. He was afflicted with sin of Gau Hatya. He enquired Lord Vishnu for relief. Lord Vishnu ordered him to build a tank, take a holy dip in the tank and install his idol at this place. As advised, he did and got relief from the sin of cow slaughter.

History

The temple was built during 16^th century CE by Marathas. Gupta era gold coins belonging to Kumara Gupta, Skanda Gupta and Kacha Gupta were found in this village.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of Sanctum and Mukha Mandapa. The sanctum enshrines an idol of Lord Vishnu. There is a terraced step well namely Papa Vimochana Kund in the temple premises. It is believed that bathing in this stepwell will provide relief from the sin of cow slaughter.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Ahiwara, 4 Kms from Ahiwara Bus Stand, 18 Kms from Dhamdha, 20 Kms from Bhilai, 21 Kms from Charoda, 25 Kms from Durg, 21 Kms from Kumhari Railway Station, 34 Kms from Raipur, 34 Kms from Raipur Junction Railway Station and 51 Kms from Raipur Airport. The temple is situated on Raipur – Dhamdha road.

Location