It is the only music and a fine arts university of India. Archaeological Museum is also established. Photo Gallery
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Mukti Bodh Parisar
Nationally renowned literary personalities, who grew up in the district, Even after the existence of Sarvee Shri Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh, Padumlal Punnalal Bakshi and Baldev Prasad Mishra, this area was still completely neglected in the field of literature. The famous Burhan Bagh, situated near Digvijay College, was developed as a Triveni complex, which is currently […]
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Kankali Talab
It is said that the Goswami Naga sages of the Dashnami Sanyasi sect had meditated here. One day they all dreamed of the divine deity, and were inspired to build a temple complete with a Kund here. Following tradition. a small Shiva Temple was built in the middle of the Kund. On all three sides […]
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Rajkumar College
Rajkumar College, Raipur, one of the premier institutions of Eastern India, was founded by Sir Andrew Fraser, the then Chief Commissioner of C.P. & Berar, in the year 1882 at Jabalpur as a hostel known as the “Rajkumar School”, to impart education to the sons and relatives of the Ruling Chiefs and Zamindars of the […]
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Vivekananda Ashram
Thanks to the efforts of swami Atmananda, the Ramakrishna seva samiti was established in July, 1957. Working on the ideologies of renunciation and self -service, the ashram strives for self-emancipation and welfare of the world. Today a resplendent temple dedicated to Ramakrishna paramhans has been built. The ashram is well-equipped with a hospital and library. […]
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Nagar Clock
Near the shastri chowk and Dau Kalyan Singh hospital, there is a newly renovated pillar. The clock is really beautiful and the ‘Minar’ is a famous tourist attraction. Photo Gallery
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Town Hall
Once known as the Victoria Jubilee Hall, the Town Hall was inaugurated in 1887. The stones used to construct the building came from the Raipur Fort. The Town Hall is a majestic hall adjoined to the Shastri Chowk and Collectorate Bhavan. A list of all the ruling kings of various dynasties gives us an idea […]
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Mahant Ghasi Das Memorial Museum
Mahant Ghasi Das Memorial Museum: Located right opposite the Collectorate’s Office on JE Road, the Mahant Ghasi Das Memorial Museum is a window into the rich heritage of Chhattisgarh. This museum was made from the valuable contributions of Queen Jyoti Devi – Rajnandgaon. It was inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad. […]
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Vivekananda Sarovar (Budha Talab)
Being the oldest lake in Raipur. the Vivekananda Sarovar is also called the Budha Talaab. Legends say that Budha Dev was the revered deity of the Adivasis and this pond is dedicated to him. To create a modern appeal, the pond was renamed Vivekananda Sarovar. Right at the center of the lake, a heavenly paradise […]
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Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple
The famous Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple is a very highly valued shrine of the. Hindus. This temple is located 5 kms from Raipur on the banks of river Kharun, Chhattisgarh. The Kalchuri Kings had initially made this region their administrative capital. Thechief deityof the Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple is Lord Shiva. A stone inscription reveals that it […]