Bhilai to Raipur on bike: Chapter 5: Mahamaya Devi Mandir or Mahamaya Temple, Raipur

Then, we went to the Mahamaya Temple. Mahamaya temple is located in Raipur’s old fort area on the banks of the river Kharoon. It is dedicated to Mahamaya – a revered Hindu goddess believed to be a blend of the powers of Vishnu and Shiva. She is also known as Durga and Mahishasura Mardini or Jagdambe. This temple originally belonging to the Kalchuri era has been renovated later. Nearby is the Samleswari temple dedicated to Goddess Samlai. Timings for Aarti: 7:30 am and 7:30 pm. Timings for Aarti in Navratri: 4 am, 8 am, 12:30 pm, 8pm. Timings at which the temple doors will be opened: 6 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm. During Navratri the temple will be open 24/7. Photos of the temple:

  • Goddess Samlai at Samleswari temple:
  • Jyoti Grih:
  • Paintings near the temple:
  • Paintings near the temple:
  • Mahamaya Temple:
  • Sculpture inside the temple:
  • Jai Durga Bhavani:
  • Inside the temple:
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