April 2014 ~ Siva Travelogue

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Dhamtari

Dhamtari

Dhamtari is in the fertile plains of Chhattisgarh.
The fertility of the land in the Dhamtari District is due to the Mahanadi River and its tributaries
(Sendur, Pairy, Sondur, Joan, Kharun, and Shivnath).

The Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary

Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is named after the Sitanadi River which originates
from the middle of the sanctuary and meets Mahanadi River near Deokhut.

Makai Chowk

Ravishankar Water Dam (also known as the Gangrel Dam), noted for its sunsets

Lord Shiva Temple, Damtari

Dantewada

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Dantewada

Dantewada (also known as Dantewara) a district in the state of Chhattisgarh.

Land Scape

Barsoor

Shiv Mandir Bacheli

Wooden Art

Handawada Water Fall

Bailadila Mountains

FAGUN MELA OF DANTEWADEI

Mines in Dantewada

Bilaspur

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Bilaspur

Bilaspur district is not only famous in Chhattisgarh but in India due to its unique characteristics like rice quality, Kosa industry and its cultural background. Bilaspur district has a major contribution in the naming "Dhan Ka Katora" (Bowl of Rice) for the entire Chhattisgarh region.It is the administrative headquarter of Bilaspur district. Chhattisgarh.

The major river of Bilaspur district is Arpa

RATANPUR - The old capital of the Chhattisgarh state - Ratanpur there is an old fort which is till date in good condition. There is good attractive old sculpture on the stone over the frame of Ganesha gate.

On the frame of this gate Idols of River Ganga-Jamuna can be seen. On entrance are glimpses of the Tandav Dance of Lord Shivji and statue of Brahma and Vishnu.

MALLHAR Hill

Talagram is famous for "Deorani-Jethani" temple

Shivrinarayan Temple

KUTHAGHAT dam

Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary

Kharod

Bijapur

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Bijapur

Indravati National Park

Indravati National Park is a national park located in the Bijapur district. It derives its name from the nearby Indravati River. It is home to one of the last populations of rare wild buffalo.First Tiger Project of Chhattisgarh.

Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Pamed Wildlife Sanctuary

Spread over an area of 262 sq km, Pamed is one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh

Surya Mandir in arwal

Bemetara

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Bemetara

Bemetrian culture is influenced with the Chhattisgarhi ethics, rituals & customs. Likewise other chhattisgarhi region, The economy of Bemetara is based on the agriculture. almost 80% of people in Bemetara involve in their field & forms.

Sita Mandir

Somnath Temple is near Simga in Bemetara District of Chhattisgarh

Bastar

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Bastar

Bastar District is a district of the state of Chhattishgarh in central India. Jagdalpur is the district headquarters.

Chitrakoot Falls

Chitrakote waterfalls, also called the mini Niagara Fall of India, bears the proud distinction of being the broadest waterfall in India. The majestic beauty is located 38 km from Jagdalpur in Bastar on the

river Indravati.

Bastar Tribes

Bastar, the land of tribes and about 70% of the total population of Bastar comprises tribals, which is 26.76% of the total tribal population of Chhattishgarh. The major tribes of the Bastar region are the Gond, Maria, Bhatra ,Muriya, Halba,Dhuruva.

Bastar Art

Prominent amongst the Tribal arts is the Bastar Art practiced by the tribals of the Bastar- region.

The Bastar Palace

The Bastar Palace located in Jagdalpur is a historical monument which has an impressive art and

architectural work with exquisite carvings and engravings on walls and ceilings.

Bhoromdeo Temple

The Bhoromdeo Temple is adorned with magnificently carved erotic sculptures.

It also has a Shiva Lingam which is a striking piece of architecture.

Kanger Valley National Park

The Kanger Valley National Park, based near the Kholaba River has amazing wilderness and rich biodiversity.

The Indravati National Park

The Indravati National Park is another significant national park of the Bastar region.

Kutumsar Cave

Natural caves abound in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. Located in the Kanger Forest near Jagdalpur

is the 330 meters long Kutumsar Cave, which is the second longest natural cave in the world.

Kailash Cave

The Kailash Cave, located nearby, is also well-known for its natural carving of the idol of Lord Shiva.

Other impressive caves in the Bastar region are the Dandak Cave, Kanger Cave, Karpan Cave, and Devgiri Cave, among others.

Tirathgarh Waterfall

The Tirathgarh Waterfall located in the Kanger Forest is a wonderful site which also has an old Shiv-Parvati temple at the spot. Other smaller waterfalls include Kanger Dhara, Mandawa Waterfall, Chitradhara, and Tamada Ghumar.