Posts Tagged ‘trip to raipur’

Wild Life Sanctuary

The district of Raipur possesses three wild life sanctuaries. The sanctuaries areopen throughout the year but looking to the accessibility it is advisable that the visits are made during November to June in the Year. With a varied terrain of wooded hills abounding with evergreen sal forests, precious timber procuring, natural and planted teak forests [...]

Hatkeswar Mahadev temple and Mahadev Ghat

The Mahadev ghat is located 5 kms from Raipur on the banks of river Kharun. The temple was built in 1402, by Hajiraj Naik during the rule of Bramhdeo Rai, son of the Kalchuri king Ramachandra. Brahmdeo Rai’s monumental script in Sanskrit is still preserved at the Mahant Ghasidas memorial museum.

Mahamaya Temple in Raipur

Located in the old fort area of Raipur on the banks of the river Khaaroon, this temple is a must visit for the pilgrims. It is dedicated to Mahamaya – a revered Hindu goddess believed to be a blend of the powers of Vishnu and Shiva. Durga and Mahishasura Mardini or Jagdambe are the [...]