 Raipur is the capital city of the state of Chhattisgarh. It was found by the Kalchuri King Ram Chandra of Raipur in the last quarter of 14th century AD. The population is 700,223 (agglomeration) (as per 2006). It is the 55th largest agglomeration in India according to the 2001 census. The city is also the administrative headquarters of the Raipur district. It was formerly a part of Madhya Pradesh before the state of Chhattisgarh was formed on November1, 2000. A world-class 'Naya Raipur' is being developed near Raipur. Although rich in minerals, with many wildlife sanctuaries and sight seeing places worth visiting, temples in Raipur also enhances the tourist quotient. The different temples in Raipur with their serenity and wonder add grandeur to the place.
Dudhari Temple and Monastery, Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Built in prehistoric times, Dudhari Temple and Monastery has three significant men involved in its periphery. Mahamaya Temple, Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Built by the Kalchuri Kings, Mahamaya Temple has masculine powers inculcated into the feminine deity of the temple. Jagannath Temple, Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Due to its constructional age and legendary lore associated to it, Jagannath Temple carries with itself an ancient lineage. Shwetambar Jain Temple, Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Containing all statues of their Tirthankaras, the Shwetambar Jain Temple is a principal Jain shrine with dainty carvings. Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple and Mahadev Ghat: Built more than six centuries ago, Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple and Mahadev Ghat has antiquity scattered all round it. Shadani Darbar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Built on an enormous landscape, Shadani Darbar is very neatly decorated to arrest attention of tourists. Bhand Dewal Temple, Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Built during the medieval period, Bhand Dewal Temple has a distinguished style of Jain architecture. Laxman Temple, Sirpur (Sripur)-Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Laxman Temple can be characterized by its marvelous carvings on all sides of its construction, awesome to look at. Gandheswar Temple, Sripur-Raipur, Chhattisgarh: An ancient temple itself, Gandheswar Temple is built on other ruins of even more primordial religious institutions. Balaji Temple, Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Balaji Temple houses shrines of Balaji, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rama. Bhormadeo Temple, Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Bhormadeo Temple, built more than nine centuries ago, has a curious mixture of everything that can be appreciated profusely. Temple of Saint Vallabhacharya, Champaran, Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Saint Vallabhacharya Temple is highly revered amongst the followers of the Vallabha Sect, celebrating it with much respect. (Last Updated on : 08-09-2010) |
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