Bagalamukhi Temple, Amleshwar, Chattisgarh

Bagalamukhi Temple, Amleshwar, Chattisgarh

Bagalamukhi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Goddess Sakthi located in Amleshwar Village near Raipur Town in Raipur Tehsil in Raipur District in the Indian state of Chattisgarh. The temple is famously called as Maa Pitambara Temple.

Legends

As per legend, a great storm started destroying creation in Satya Yuga. Lord Vishnu was disturbed and performed austerities to appease the goddess Parvati on shore of Haridra Sarovar, the lake of turmeric. Pleased with his penance, the goddess Parvathy appeared and brought forth her manifestation Bagalamukhi from the lake. Bagalamukhi calmed the mighty storm, restoring order in the universe.

History

The temple was established by Param Pujaya Shri  Pitambara Pithadhishwar Yogiraj Youdhishthir Ji Maharaj.

The Temple

It is a newly built temple. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Goddess Bagalamukhi. She is considered one among the ten Mahavidyas in Hinduism. She is also called as Pitambara Maa. She is depicted seated on a golden throne which lies in the midst of an ocean of nectar abound with full of yellow lotuses. She is normally depicted in golden complexion and always seen in a yellow dress. Her head is adorned with a crescent moon.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 09.00 AM to 06.00 PM daily.

Festivals

Navaratri is the major festival celebrated in this temple. Guru Purnima and Vasant Panchami are also observed here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Raipur, 11 Kms from Raipur Junction Railway Station, 11 Kms from Raipur Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Raipur Airport, 24 Kms from Patan and 39 Kms from Durg. The Temple is situated on Raipur to Patan route.

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Garh Dhanora Group of Temples, Chattisgarh

Garh Dhanora Group of Temples, Chattisgarh

Garh Dhanora Group of Temples are group of Hindu Temples dedicated to the Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu located in Garh Dhanora Village in Keshkal Tehsil in Kondagaon District in the Indian state of Chattisgarh. The Temples are one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

All the brick structures in the group were built in 5^th – 7^th century CE by the rulers of Nala Dynasty.

The Group of Temples

Garh Dhanora village consists of three groups of temples namely Vishnu Temple Group, Banjarin Temple Group and Gobarahin Temple Group. The Vishnu Temple Group consists of 10 temples consists of Vishnu, Shiva and Narsimha Temples. The Banjarin Temple Group consists of four ruined temples and remains of residential buildings.

The Gobarhin Temple group has a large brick mound containing Shiva Linga on the sanctum at top and another small temple remains. There is also a series of 10 Shiva lingas at another place, situated at about 500 metres from the major temple group. There is also an old pond in this village. The specialty is it never dries, and the water changes its colors. There are also few waterfalls in the surrounding area.

Festivals

A huge fair is organized here during Mahashivaratri. Mondays in the month of Sawan is considered auspicious here.

Connectivity

The temples are located at about 6 Kms from Keshkal Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Keshkal, 36 Kms from Kanker, 56 Kms from Kondagaon, 86 Kms from Bhanupratappur Railway Station, 130 Kms from Jagdalpur Airport and 131 Kms from Jagdalpur. The temple is situated on Kanker to Jagdalpur route.

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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.

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Mahadeva Temple, Gatora, Chattisgarh

Mahadeva Temple, Gatora, Chattisgarh

Mahadeva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva located in Gatora Village in Masturi Tehsil in Bilaspur District in the Indian state of Chattisgarh. The temple was believed to be built in 14^th – 15^th century CE. The temple is situated on the banks of large pond in the village. The Temple is one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

The temple consists of sanctum and a pillared open mandapa. The sanctum is saptaratha on plan. The superstructure over the sanctum (shikara) follows rekha nagara style. The exterior walls is devoid of any decoration. There are niches on all the sides of the shikara at the lower portion. Sculptures of human figurines in dancing posture can be seen below these niches all around the shikara. 

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Gatora Railway Station, 9 Kms from Lalkhadan, 9 Kms from Nimtara, 11 Kms from Masturi, 13 Kms from Bilaspur Junction Railway Station, 16 Kms from Bilaspur, 17 Kms from Bilaspur Bus Stand and 24 Kms from Bilaspur Airport. The temple is situated at about 9 Kms from Lalkhadan off the Bilaspur to Shivrinarayan route.

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Sheorinarayan Group of Temples, Shivarinarayan, Chattisgarh

Sheorinarayan Group of Temples, Shivarinarayan, Chattisgarh

Sheorinarayan Group of Temples are group of Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Shivarinarayan Town in Nawagarh Tehsil in Janjgir Champa District in the Indian state of Chattisgarh. Most of the temples in the group are dedicated to Lord Vishnu except one temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Temple is situated at the confluence of three rivers, Mahanadi, Jonk and Shivnath.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/11/sheorinarayan-group-of-temples-shivarinarayan-legends.html

History

The temples were believed to be built in 12^th century CE by Kalachuri Kings. The Temples are one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temples

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/11/sheorinarayan-group-of-temples-temples.html

Festivals

A huge Mahashivaratri mela is held in the temple premises every year.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 750 metres from Shivarinarayan Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Nawagarh, 23 Kms from Pamgarh, 56 Kms from Sarangarh, 71 Kms from Bilaspur, 78 Kms from Bilaspur Airport and 130 Kms from Raipur. The temple is situated on Bilaspur to Shivarinarayan route.

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Dipadih Ancient Temple Ruins, Chattisgarh

Dipadih Ancient Temple Ruins, Chattisgarh

Dipadih Ancient Temple Ruins are group of ancient Hindu temples dedicated to the Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Sakthi located in Dipadih Village in Kusmi Tehsil in Balrampur District in the Indian state of Chattisgarh. This temple complex is believed to be built in 8^th – 14^th century CE. The Temple ruins are considered one of the protected monuments in Chattisgarh declared by Archaeological Survey of India. Dipadih is located at the confluence of Kanhar and Galphulla River.

The Temple Complex

The Temple Complex consist of remains of ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Sakthi dated to 8^th – 14^th century CE. The remains are found scattered around the village of Dipadih. It is said that the village houses six major temples and 74 minor temples. The remains spread over an area of about 1 Km.

The Sarna temple is considered as the major shrine in the temple complex. It is believed to be built in memory of King Samant Sarna who lost his life in a battle. The temple is built in Panchayatana style i.e. main shrine surrounded by four subsidiary shrines. The doorway to the sanctum is profusely carved.

Gajalakshmi can be seen on the lintel of the doorway. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga. Images of Nayikas in various postures can be seen on the pillars. The structure might have been massive in its heydays but now only the foundation remains. There is a very unique idol of two lions with one head can be seen on the adhisthana of the temple.

Remains of several temples can be seen in Uraon Tola, Rani Pokhara, Borja Tila, Semal Tila and Ama Tila. Sculptures of Brahma, Durga, Ganga, Yamuna, Vishnu, Kuber, Kartikeya, Mahishasura Mardini, Chamunda, Gajalakshmi, Uma Mahesvara, Alingana Murthy, Nardana Ganesha, Rudra Bhairava and several Shiva Lingas can be found in the temple complex.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Dipadih Bus Stand, 24 Kms from Kusmi, 68 Kms from Balrampur, 77 Kms from Ambikapur, 81 Kms from Ambikapur Railway Station, 92 Kms from Ambikapur Airport and 231 Kms from Ranchi Airport. The temple is situated on Kusmi to Ambikapur route.

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