Devgarh Group of Temples, Chattisgarh

Devgarh Group of Temples, Chattisgarh

Devgarh Group of Temples are group of Hindu Temples dedicated to the Lord Shiva and Goddess Sakthi located in Devgarh Village in Ambikapur Tehsil in Surguja District in the Indian state of Chattisgarh. The temples are situated on the banks of River Ren (Rehar River). The Temples are one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The Shiva Temple might have been built during the 11^th – 12^th century CE and the Devi Temple might have been built during 12^th – 13^th century CE.

The Group of Temples

Devgarh Village houses two major temples namely Shiva Temple and Devi Temple. It also houses several temple ruins spread throughout the village.

Shiva Temple:

The current structure is of recent origin. The sanctum enshrines an ancient Ek Mukhi Shiva Linga with yonipitha. The temple also has idols of Nandi, Surya, Uma Maheshwara and a Mukhalinga.

Devi Temple:

The Temple is also called as Chherika Deur. This temple is located at about 500 metres from the Shiva Temple. The temple consists of sanctum, vestibule and mandapa. The ceiling of the mandapa and the superstructure of the sanctum is missing. The mandapa houses images of Lakulisa, Ganesha, Kartikeya and the lower part of Mahishasura Mardhini. Nandi can be found facing the sanctum.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 14 Kms from Lakhanpur, 14 Kms from Lakhanpur Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Udaipur, 28 Kms from Bishrampur Railway Station, 38 Kms from Ambikapur, 42 Kms from Ambikapur Railway Station and 201 Kms from Bilaspur Airport. The temple is located at about 14 Kms from Lakhanpur off the Bilaspur – Ambikapur highway.

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