Pilgrimage tourism in Chhattisgarh not only includes the age old Hindu temples that were built in popular "deula" structure of Eastern Ganga Dynasty, which are dominant in the temples of West Bengal and Odisha, but also the pilgrimage tourism here includes the temples of tribal gods and goddesses. The temples of Chhattisgarh are visited by not only the pilgrims, but also who are enthusiastic in Oriental art and architecture. The popular temples of Chhattisgarh are Gandheswar Temple, Champaran, Laxman Temple, Rajivalochan Temple, Ram Tekri, Radha Krishna Temple, Swastik Vihar, Pataleswar Kedar Temple, Anand Prabhu Kudi Vihar, Shivani Temple and Danteshwari Temple.
Pataleshwar Kedar Temple, Bilaspur
Pataleshwar Kedar Temple is located in the Bilaspur town of Chhattisgarh. It is an important temple of Hindus in Bilaspur. This temple holds a number of devotees every year in the premises. Pataleshwar Kedar Temple is said to be dated back to the 11th century that is during the time of Chandella Dynasty in Madhya Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva or Mahadeva and the main attraction in Pataleshwar Kedar Temple is the Gomukhi Shivalinga.
Gandheswar Temple, Mahasamund District
Gandheswar Temple is situated on the banks of the Mahanadi River. The historical city of Mahasamund is a municipality in the Mahasamund District.
Champaran Temples
The temples of Champaran are the best part of the travel itinerary. The Champaran in Raipur is an attractive village populated with the ancient temples.
Sirpur
Sirpur is a historical town on the banks of the river Mahanadi. The town of Sirpur has been mentioned in ancient epigraphic records, dating back to the 5th to the 8th centuries A.D. The city was once the capital of the Sarbhapuriya and Somvanshi Kings of Dakshin (south) Kosala state.
Rajiv Lochan Temple
Rajiv Lochan Temple was built in the 8th century and it is devoted to Lord Vishnu. There are beautiful sculptures of Vamana, Trivikrama, and Narasimha present in this temple. It is known as the Prayag of Chhattisgarh because of the presence of the three rivers Mahanadi, Pairi and Sondur.
Ram Tekri, Bilaspur
Ram Tekri has derived its name from the Ram-Janaki Temple. There are idols of Lord Ram, Sita and Lord Hanuman. It is visited by a large number of tourists who visit the holy places in Bilaspur.
Shivani Temple
Shivani Temple is a carrier of the excellent art work in eastern India. It is beautiful temple and the presiding deities are Goddess Kali and Goddess Durga.
