Janjgir

Janjgir is the headquarters of Janjgir-Champa district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

See

• 1 Chandrahasini Devi Temple, Chandrapur (22 km (14 mi) east of Janjgir). On the banks of the Mahanadi River, the temple is at its most liveliest during the Navratri Festival which takes place around October. (updated Jun 2020)
• 2 Vishnu Temple (Nakta Temple), Basti, ☏ +91 91658 04907. An 11th-century incomplete temple decorated with meticulous stone carvings. It is not used for prayer but is the most popular architectural sight in the city. (updated Jun 2020)
• Pithampur Shiv Mandir. On the banks of the Hasdeo River. (updated Jun 2020)
• Madanpurgarh Devi Mandir (10 km (6.2 mi) northeast of Janjgir). (updated Jun 2020)
• Ghatadai (Paharia) Tripur Sundar Devi. A somewhat isolated temple surrounded by forest and hills. (updated Jun 2020)
• 3 Shivirinarayan Laxminarayan Temple. One of the older temples around Janjgir, built in the 11th century. (updated Jun 2020)
• Kharud Nagar Laxmaneshwar Temple. According to local folklore, it was built by Laxman, the younger brother of Rama in the Hindu Ramayana epic. (updated Jun 2020)
• 4 Turridham Shiva Temple, Turi, Sakti. (updated Jun 2020)
• 5 Ashtabhuji Temple, Adbhar. (updated Jun 2020)

Do

• Damau Dhara. A popular picnic spot surrounded by waterfalls. (updated Jun 2020)