Shiva Temple & Chaturbhuj Temple, Dhamdha, Chattisgarh

Shiva Temple & Chaturbhuj Temple, Dhamdha, Chattisgarh

Shiva Temple & Chaturbhuj Temple is a Hindu Temple Complex dedicated to the Lord Shiva & Lord Vishnu located in Dhamdha Town in Dhamdha Tehsil in Durg District in the Indian state of Chattisgarh. This temple was built in 14^th – 15^th century CE. The temples are situated between Budha talab and Chaugadhia talab. The Temples are one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple Complex

The Temple Complex consists of two temples. One temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and another temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Both the temples are facing towards west.

Shiva Temple:

The temple consists of sanctum and ardha mandapa. Nandi can be found outside the temple facing the sanctum. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga within a circular yonipitha. The upper part of the shikara is missing.

Chaturbuja Temple:

The temple consists of sanctum and a frontal porch. The sanctum enshrines an image of four-armed Lord Vishnu.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 750 metres from Dhamdha Bus Stand, 32 Kms from Durg Junction Railway Station, 34 Kms from Durg, 35 Kms from Bhilai, 43 Kms from Bemetra, 47 Kms from Raipur and 64 Kms from Raipur Airport. The Temple is situated on Durg to Bemetra route.

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