Bilaspur

Bilaspur district is not only famous in Chhattisgarh but in India due to its unique characerstics like rice quality, Kosa industry and its cultural background. Bilaspur district has a major contribution in the naming "Dhan Ka Katora" for the entire Chattisgarh region .

The Bilaspur city is approximately 400 years old and the name "Bilaspur" has been originated from the Fisher-woman named "Bilasa". Over the years Bilaspur has developed a lot, despite several natural calamities.

The New Bilaspur district is hilly towards North and plane in South. Secondly, the northern part of Bilaspur is quite cold and hot as we move towards Southern part. The maximum temparature of Bilaspur district is 45 Deg. Cen. and average rain fall is 1,220 mm approximately. Major rivers which surrounds Bilaspur district are Agaar, Maniyaar and Arpa.

Excursion
The entire Chhattishgarh Region itself is a good place for tourism, with many Historical and naturally important places. Some historical places In the district Bilaspur are as under :

Ratanpur
The old capital of the Chatisgarh state - the Ratanpur, is situated Approxmetly 25 km away from Bilaspur hq. in the way of Katghora Road. According to the voice of local people , it was the important place in all four Youg. (Satyug,Dwaper,Treta,Kalyoug).

As per the tourism importantance, there is an old fort which is to day In scraped condition. There is very good attractive old sculpture On stone over the frame of Ganesh gate. In this Gate frame Idols of River Ganga-Jamuna are found to see. On entrence there looks Of the Tandav Dance of God Shivji and statue of Bramha and Vishnu.

There is a special to see that idol of God Dashanan who is cutting his own head one after another and offering to Lord Shivji. The local area's eminent faithful one of temples is the Godess Mahamaya. This temple is of eleventh century old made during the regime of CALTURI the king of Raja Ratnadev. In its surrounding, there are different old temples and ponds. Before entring in to the place of Ratanpur there is a temple of Baba Bairavnath in which an idol of nine feet. At the place of Ramtekri there is a temple of Ram Panchayat. There is a Bhuddeshwar Shiv Temple made at the feet of hil made by Bhimbhaji Bhosle and at the top there is Laxmi temple which is called Ekbira Temple. Simmilerly there is found Ratneswar Mahadev temple.

At Kariyapara, Ancient Shiv ling and Surya Temple found in the pond of Krishna Arjuni. Infront of Mahamaya Temple there is a temple of Kantideval of Maratha Period which is renoveted by archituctre department. There are Sitchourai and Jagarnath temple found too see inside the Ratanpur fort.There is a Dargah of musekhan in near by juna town. Khichdi Kedar and Lateswar are also among the tourist important .

Mallhar (Saravpur)
Once open a time the Saravpur was the State of Capital of ancient Chatishgarh. It is approximately 14 Km. away from masturi block on the way of frtom Bialspur to Raigarh. At this place remaining found of the period from appx. 1000 BC to Culturi regime. The temples of 10th and 11th century old are seen here. Among those Pataleswar kedar temple is one of them where Gomukhi sihv ling is the main point of attraction. The Didneswari temple of Culturi regime is also found. Artisitc idols are found in Deor temple. At this place, there is mesuem having good collection of old sculpture being managed by Central Govt.

Talagram
Talagram is famous for "Deorani-Jethani" temple and is situated appx. 25 Kms. from Bilaspur on Bhojpur-Dagori road. The another name of Talagram is ameri-kapa gram. There is a wondeful statue present in the temple which is approximately 7 ft. height , 4 ft. width and weighed 8 tons. People from all corners of the world come to see the statue. There is no any name has been given to that statue even after several years.

Kuthaghat
It is basically a dam located appx. 10 Kms. from Ratanpur. It is surrounded with forest and hills. There is a rest house near to that dam. It is a natural tourist point.

Belpan
It is situated appx. 11 Kms. from Takhatpur. It is famous for a big pond (kund) and samadhi.

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