Rajim
Rajim
Prayag of Chhattisgarh | |
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town | |
 From top to bottom: Laxman Jhula ; Mahanadi River; Rajim kumbh ; Rajiv lochan Vishnu Temple | |
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| Vehicle registration | CG |
| Nearest city | Mahasamund 25 KM Raipur 50 KM |
Rajim is a town which is proposed to be in Raipur district but officially in Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh, India. Rajim is named after Rajiv Lochan Mandir which is the Main Hindu Pilgrimage Temple of Rajim dedicated to Vishnu. There is also the Ancient Kuleshwar Mahadev Mandir dedicated Shiva in the Triveni Sangam. The town hosts the Triveni Sangam of Mahanadi, Pairi (Physically) & Sondor (Virtually). Being of so many importance, Rajim is also called the Prayag of Chhattisgarh. It was also the center of work of great freedom fighter and social reformer Pt. Sundarlal Sharma.
Geography
It is located at an elevation of 281 m above MSL.
Location
Rajim is 45 km from
Tourism
The holy confluence of three rivers
Temples
Rajim is famous for its rich cultural heritage and ancient temples.[citation needed]
Rajiv Lochan Vishnu Mandir
The Rajiv Lochan Vishnu Mandir is an ancient Vishnu temple located at Rajim. A 7th century CE inscription recording the construction of the temple, and dated to the reign of the king Vilasatunga, has been found here. Vilasatunga probably belonged to a branch of the Nala dynasty.[2]
This temple is a notable example of Panchayana Shaili (Architect)
Subsidiary Temples
Other temples dedicated to the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu like the Vamana and the Narasimha are in close proximity of the Rajiv Lochan Mandir.[4]
Kuleshwar Mahadeva Mandir
The Kuleshwar Mahadeva Mandir stands in glory in the city even in itate.[4]
Ghatoria Mahakali Mandir
The Ghatoria Mahakali Mandir is another temple on the banks of Mahanadi river.[4]
bhagvan parashvanath temple:- this temple has been made before 15 years back, when few people found a 2000 old year parshavanatha bhagwan's statue.
Festivals
Rajim Kumbh is celebrated every year during mid-Feb to March spread over a span of 15 days. Rajim Kumbh attracts thousands of Naga Sadhus, Sants, Mahatmas, Rishis, Munis and Margdarshak Gurus from across India and beyond. The Rajim Kumbh is arranged at the confluence of three rivers in Rajim also known as Triveni Sangam. Within the same festival, an event Rajim Lochan Mahotsav is held between 16 February and 1 March. The various music and dance performances conducted in the fair displays the rich culture of Rajim.
Notable people
References
- ^ http://www.chhattisgarh.com/raipur/travels/raipurtravels.htm Prayag of Chhattisgarh
- ISBN 978-81-208-1077-8.
- ^ http://raipur.gov.in/tourism.htm#Bk6 Archived 14 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine Raipur district tourism
- ^ a b c d "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 28 April 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
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