Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum : Located near D.K.Hospital, the Museum was established in 1875 by Raja Mahant Ghasidas of Rajnandgaon. The museum records the major events in the town’s history. It has two floors with five galleries. The first floor has objects related to nature and its history containing various mammals, Snakes, and birds. There is also a huge library here.
Mahakoshal Art Gallery : This octagon shaped gallery is also located near D.K.Hospital. This gallery displays art works of the locals.
Doodhadhari Monastery and temple
The monastery and the temple is located in the southern part of Raipur city on the banks of an ancient river called Maharajbandh. This ancient temple dedicate to Lord Rama, was built in the mid of 17th century by King Jaitsingh. The temple has beautiful murals. The monastery was named after Swami Balbhadra Das who only had ‘Doodh’ (milk) as his food. Burials of the former Mahants can also be seen here.
Mahamaya Temple : Mahamaya temple is located in Raipur ’s old fort area near Maharajbandh temple. This temple originally belonging to the Kalchuri era has been renovated later. Nearby is the Samleswari temple dedicated to Goddess Samlai.
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.
