Satmahla Group of Temples, Bhadwahi, Chattisgarh

Satmahla Group of Temples, Bhadwahi, Chattisgarh

Satmahla Group of Temples are group of Hindu Temples dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Bhadwahi Village in Udaipur Tehsil in Surguja District in the Indian state of Chattisgarh. This temples were built during the 8^th – 9^th century CE. The temples are situated on the banks of River Ren (Rehar River). The temples are located between Kalacha and Bhadwahi villages. The Temples are one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

As per legend, Haihaya King Kartavirya Arjuna built these temples when he came here for hunting.

The Group of Temples

The Group of Temples consists of seven brick-built temples. The major temple in the group is a Panchayatana Shiva Temple. Sculptures of Ganga, Yamuna and several Shiva Lingas can be found in the group of temples. There is a small brick-built stepwell near the group of temples.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 18 Kms from Lakhanpur, 14 Kms from Lakhanpur Bus Stand, 18 Kms from Udaipur, 32 Kms from Bishrampur Railway Station, 42 Kms from Ambikapur, 46 Kms from Ambikapur Railway Station and 202 Kms from Bilaspur Airport. The temple is located at about 18 Kms from Lakhanpur off the Bilaspur – Ambikapur highway.

Location