Rajim Prayag of Chhattisgarh | |
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town | |
From top to bottom: Laxman Jhula; Mahanadi River; Rajim Kumbh; Rajiv Lochan Vishnu Temple | |
Coordinates: 20°57′54″N81°52′54″E / 20.96500°N 81.88167°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Chhattisgarh |
District | Raipur (proposed) Gariaband (official) |
Founded by | Raja Ratnadeva |
Named for | Rajiv Lochan Mandir |
Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 14,090 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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 to Shiva at the Triveni Sangam. The town hosts the Triveni Sangam of Mahanadi, Pairi (physically) and Sondor (virtually). Being of such importance, Rajim is also called the Prayag of Chhattisgarh. It was also the centre of work of freedom fighter and social reformer Pt. Sundarlal Sharma.
It is located at an elevation of 281 m above MSL.
Rajim is 45 km from Raipur. To reach there, one needs to take National Highway 30 to Abhanpur; from there a left turn leads to a narrow but motorable road to Rajim. Other. Nearby important city is Mahasamund which is only 25 km far on the junction of National Highway 6 and National Highway 353 and which has an important railway station in Raipur–Vizianagarm Railway line. The nearest airport is Raipur Airport and the nearest railway station is Gobra Nawapara (Rajim) railway station which is in narrow-gauge line. New Raipur railway station is under construction so the nearest railhead is Raipur Junction.
The holy confluence of three rivers Mahanadi (Chitrotpala), Pairi and Sondur, called Triveni Sangam is at Rajim. Rajim is also known as the "Prayag of the Chhattisgarh". [1]
Rajim is famous for its rich cultural heritage and ancient temples.[ citation needed ]
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 the work of architect Panchayana Shaili. [3] The temple structure is supported by twelve towered columns embroidered with stone carvings, which bear the faces of the various gods of the Hindu mythology. The temple is an important religious construct visited by devotees from all over the globe who arrive to offer their prayers to the Lord Vishnu. The statue of Lord Buddha in the meditative position under the Bodhi tree carved out of black stone is also popular in the city. [4]
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]
The Kuleshwar Mahadeva Mandir stands in glory in the city even in itate. [4]
The Ghatoria Mahakali Mandir is another temple on the banks of Mahanadi river. [4]
This temple was constructed in recent years, when people found a 2000 year old statue of Parshavanatha Bhagwan.
Rajim Kumbh is celebrated every year during mid-February to March spread over a span of 15 days. Rajim Kumbh attracts thousands of naga sadhus, saints, 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 display the rich culture of Rajim.
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