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Maheshpur

A huge stone figure of a man is pointed out to be of Samni’s. In near proximity there is a ruined temple, enshrining an artistic figure of Mahisa Mardini. Some other Gods and Goddesses are also sculptured on the pillars along with saivaic emblems of chain, trident snake, etc. and flowers and leaves. A huge […]

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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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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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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 […]