Bhoramdeo Temple

Chhattisgarh, Kabirdham, Raipur

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Bhoramdeo Temple comprises a group of four temples situated in Bhoramdeo, Chhattisgarh. The local Gond tribes worshipped Lord Shiva whom they called as Bhoramdeo; therefore the temple was also named Bhoramdeo temple.The earliest temple of Bhoramdeo Temple is a brick-temple and the main temple is built of stone. The Bhoramdeo Temple is also known as Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh because of its architectural features with erotic sculptures similar to the Khajuraho temple and the Konarak Sun Temple in Odisha. The temple complex dates back to the 10th-12th century AD.

Architecture

The main temple of the Bhoramdeo temple complex is built in stone. Known as the Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh, the architectural features with erotic sculptures of the Bhoramdeo temple has given a distinct style similar to the Khajuraho temple and the Konarak Sun Temple in Odisha. The temple complex is built at the foot of the thickly forested scenic backdrop of the Maikal range of hills, in the Daksina Kosala region, which is in the present day Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The temple was constructed between 10th-12th century A.D. by King Ramchandra of the Nag Dynasty. The temple is divided into two parts namely Ishtika (brick), the main temple, and the completely stone-carved area. The main shrine is built in front of a calm and serene lake, upon a five feet high extensive podium including a mandap, an antral and the garbha griha. Oriented towards the east, the Bhoramdeo Temple has three openings except for one facing towards the west. The mandap of the shrine is in square shape and has four pillars in the middle and the rest are in borders, linked with lofty roofs. Sculpted on the exterior and interior walls of the temple are the bass reliefs in the entablature part, of elephants, mythical figures and sensuous sculptures; the sensuous figures on the exterior walls represent the Kama Sutra, the erotic postures which reflects the then prevailing social, cultural, architectural and religious ethos in the region. These sculptures are crafted in three tiers on the exterior face of the temple up to the pinnacle, and are housed in niches.

Darsan Info

05:00 AM - 12:00 PM
04:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Need to wear good looking clothes. There is no restriction in wearing a dress code.

Culture

Chhattisgarh is the central state of the union of India and is now-a-days one of the burgeoning tourist destinations of India. People are bound to get captivated by its culture that finds expression in its dance styles, cuisine, and music. The culture of Chhattisgarh speaks for the state and is quite apparent in the lifestyle of the local people. From the normal day routine to any auspicious occasion, Chhattisgarh embodies the essence of true Indianness. The ethnic class of the people has contributed a lot to the rich cultural background of Chhattisgarh. Lots of people have settled in this region from different parts of the country. The nature of the local language is such that the people of this region are recognized for their ability to use their language to humorous effect. The people can adapt themselves easily to the new lifestyle and anything that is in vogue. Thus one clearly gets the picture of the rich culture of Chhattisgarh that manifests itself in every aspect of the local people's style of living.