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 […]
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Dudhadhari Temple
Built in the 17- century, the Dudhadhari Temple is the oldest temple in Raipur. The antique mysticism of the temple enchants Lord Rama devotees. Belonging to the Vaishnav religion, the Dudhadhari Temple has original sculptures of the Ramayana period. The artworks dating back to the Ramayana period are extremely rare making this temple a one […]
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Solar energy park
Various cities in India are full of lovely gardens, but none of them can match up to the uniqueness of the solar energy park in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The energy education park set up by Chhattisgarh renewable energy development agency (creda) at Raipur is a park with a difference. It is a park on the theme […]