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barsur - Ganesh temple, Danewada District, Chhattisgarh


Twin Ganesh of Barsur (Barsoor) is famous for its historical significance. The city Barsur is named after king Banasur, who was great devotee of bhagwan Shiv. It is said that daughters of Banasur, Usha and his minister's daughter Chitralekha were best friends. They were devotee of Ganesha. So they asked their father to construct temple for them. They created this twin Ganesh Temple of Barsur.

यह मंदिर छत्तीसगढ़ के बारसूर में स्थित है। यहां बालू पत्थरों से निर्मित गणेश की दो विशालकाय प्रतिमाएं हैं, बड़ी मूर्ति लगभग साढ़े सात फीट की है और छोटी की ऊंचाई साढ़े पांच फीट है। एक ही मंदिर में गणेश की दो मूर्तियों का होना विलक्षण है। माना जाता है कि यह दुनिया की तीसरी सबसे बड़ी गणेश प्रतिमा है। कहा जाता है कि इस मंदिर को यहां के राजा ने अपनी बेटी के लिए बनवाया था।
बाणासुर ने बनवाया था मंदिर
राजा बाणासुर का वर्णन पुराणों में मिलता है, उनके नाम पर ही इस नगर का नाम बारसूर पड़ा। राजा की बेटी उषा और उनके मंत्री की बेटी चित्रलेखा आपस में पक्की सहेलियां थीं। दोनों गणेश जी की भक्त थीं पर आस-पास गणेश जी का कोई मंदिर नहीं था। इस वजह से दोनों मन ही मन गणेश जी की अराधना करती थी। उषा ने मंदिर न होने की बात अपने पिता से कही। फिर क्या था बाणासुर ने दोनों सहेलियों के लिए गणेश जी की मूर्तियों का निर्माण करा दिया। दोनों सहेलियां रोज उस मंदिर में गणेश जी की पूजा करने जाया करती थीं। कहा जाता है कि गणपति उषा और चित्रलेखा की साधना से प्रसन्न हुए थे और तब से यहां आने वाले अपने सभी भक्तों की हर कामना पूरी करते हैं।

Attractions:                                                                                                                                                               

- Old Ganesh Temple




- Mama Bhanja Temple



- Vijayaditya Mandir



- Vishnu Idol



- Surya Idol



- Indravati River

- Bodhghat 7 Rainbows on Indravati.

Location:                                                                                                                                                                   
This place is located in Chhattisgarh(Check districts map) in Dantewada District.
This is located on side of Indravati river 16 kms from Gidam(Gidam is 80 kms from Jagdalpur) on the way of Bhopalpattanam.

Air: (Check Chhattisgarh Airmap)

From Jagdalpur Airport: 96 kms by Car.

Train: (Check Chhattisgarh Trainmap)

Dantewada Station, Jagdalpur Station.

Map:                                                                                                                                                                           



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Unique Historical Chhattisgarh - Language , Archaeology , Rock Paintings , Ancient Caves

Chhattisgarh, as you all are attached to, has historical uniqueness of culture in many aspect.


Historical Languages and Tribes:

We dig into history of chhattisgarh land. It was part of richest culture of Gondwanaor Gondwanaland, bastar and Surguja.


1. Gond Tribes and Gondi Language - 

The word Gond and Gondi came from here. This unique tribe's presence is seen in adjucent areas of Chhattisgarh. (near Chandrapur and Nagpur in Maharashtra, near balaghat area in Madhya Pradhesh, in adjucent districts of Telangana region). Even, we say Chhattisgarhi is main Language(or dialect of Hindi), Gondi (from Dravidian Language family) is spoken by many in South of Chhattisgarh. It has every right be part of Chhattisgarh language list. This is richest ancient language by tribe, which is sign of continous civilization.

2. Mariya Tribes and Mariya Language - 

Another tribe, is Mariya or Madiya abujmadiya tribe of bastar region. They has various unique culture like Hat bazar, community wedding, salfi unique beverage.

3. Korwa Tribes and Korba Language - 

One more area with tribes is Surguja-Jashpur, they has some other unique way of living. It is bordered with Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand has mix of North and Tribe culture. It has been various groups associated with Ramayan time. Pado and Korwa(Pahadi Korwa) tribes are associated with this area. Korwa People speak, Korba language - One of the Munda lanugage family, which is spread across Chota Nagpur region.


Historical Rock Painting Caves - Shailashay

Another unique aspect is recently found caves in Chhattisgarh area.

1. Caves of Kanker and Nearby - 

Many of the hills in tribal belt has seen rock painting dated way back of 10000 BC. Some paintings also depicted of UFO and extra terestrical evidences. These are still to be authorized by historians. Gadiya Mountain (Gadiya Pahadi) has Churi Pagar caves. This mountain is famous for Mahashivratri celebrations.

2. Caves of Raigarh and Nearby - 

Near Raigarh Area, too many caves with different symbol found, exploration of this aspect is required too. Raigarh, Kharasia, Singhanpur and Sarangarh has many caves.

3. Caves of Bastar Jagdalpur and Nearby - 

Kotumsar Caves (in Kanger Valley National Park) and Kailash caves (Kailash Gufa) 

Archeological Excavation and historical civilization:


Coming next towards continous Civilization,  The land of Chhattisgarh civilization through archeological excavation is seen in 4 major areas.

1. Durg-Raipur-Mahasamund Region -

Madku Dweep and Damaru (Damroo) excavations of baloda bazar. Udarlami in Mahasamund district is newly found on the bank of Jonk River. Beatiful Sirpur Budhha vihar and recently Tarighat, which is said to be 10000 BC old.



2. Bilaspur-Ratanpur region -

This vast area has been long time capital region of Chhattisgarh. Capital city shifted from Ratanpur to Raipur via Sirpur. Through excavation of Ratanpur Temple, Pali Shiv Temple, Malhar Mounds, Sheorinarayan and Kharod Temples, Tala gram Devrani Jethani Temple.


3. Kawardha-Amarkantak-Madhyapradesh region - 

Pachrahi excavations, Bhoramdeo Temple and nearby excavations, Gandai and Chuikhadan area ancient temples and Amarkantak Temples (which is origin of Narmada and Son River).


4. Surguja-Koriya-Korba region - 

Archeological places like Ramgarh, Dipadih, Deogarh and Kudargarh, Maheshpur.

5. Bastar region: 

Barsoor Battisa Temple and Ganesh Temple, Dholkal hill ganesha temple.

About Barsoor: http://explore-chhattisgarh.blogspot.com/2010/11/barsur-temple.html


Through photos maps and Knowledge base of our ancient historical books, we would explore this aspect of Chhattisgarh. #ExpCG

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Chhattisgarh - CG Discovery Channel Documentry: Bastar, Waterfalls, Wildlife, Royal Palace, Caves, Ramayan, Dams, Folk Dance Music, Local brews, Ancient Temple, art, Excavation, Mainpat

This Docomentry depicts some major tourist places. for more details please click the respective link. It will take you to detailed page.

1. Bastar              - home to the oldest and most talented tribal community

2. Waterfalls      - Chitrakoot falls with a drop of 100 feet, Tirathgarh triple falls
3. Wildlife          - Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary 
4. Royal Palaces - Kanker, Kawardha, Raigarh, Jashpur
5. Caves            - Kutumsar Caves, Kailash Caves, Sahegaon, Kalidas Meghdoot cave
6. Ramayan       - Ram dandkaranya van marg
7. Dams             - Gangrel, Madamsilli, Tandula, Sikaser, Dudhawa
8. Folk dance and Music - Dandiya Dance, Pandvani, Gedi Dance
9. Local Brews   - Mahua, Salphi, Landa
10. Temples       - Hindu, Jain, Buddhist Temples, Churches
11. Ancient Temples - Bhoramdev Temple 
12. Art               - Kairagarh Asia's only University of music, Metal Art, hand art
13. Excavations - Sirpur
14. Mainpat



Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh, India

Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh, India

Located in southern part of Chhattisgarh in newly created Bijapur District in Bastar region.

It is surrounded with two major National Parks of Bastar, Chhattisgarh.

1. Indravati National Park
2. Kanger Valley national Park

Attractions:                                                                                                                                                               

Flora(Trees and Plants): 
Varied vegetation is seen in wildlife sanctuary.
Fauna(Birds): 
birds like Darters, Wood Peckers, Peacocks, Junglefowls (Jungle-Cock), Quails, and Stocks are seen.
Peacocks
Green Pigeons, 
Parrots 

Wood Peckers


  

Fauna(animals): 
Nilgai, Sambar, Gaur, Barking Deer, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Jackeland striped hyna are discovered here. 
Wild Boar
Striped hyena

Rivers


- Indravati River
- Tatur River
- Dongum River
- Berudal River
- Koker River

Location:                                                                                                                                                                    
This place is located in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh(Check CG districts map)

Air: (Check Chhattisgarh Airmap)

By Air Taxi from Raipur to Jagdalpur Airport

The state government has granted permission to the Chhattisgarh Aviation Academy and S.K.B. Infracon to launch the Air Taxi services in Raipur, Bilaspur, Korba, Raigarh, Ambikapur, Jashpur and Jagdalpur in the first phase. For booking visit http://cgairlink.com/ - See more at: http://explore-chhattisgarh.blogspot.jp/2010/01/airports-and-airstrips-in-chhattisgarh.html#sthash.JJ4xTw81.dpuf

From Raipur Airport: by Car.

Train: (Check Chhattisgarh Trainmap)

Dantewada Railway Station is nearby Station on Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Line

Map:                                                                                                                                                                           



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Districts of Chhattisgarh - (18 Existing + 9 New Districts)



Districts of Chhattisarh

Disticts list:                                                                                                                            
2012:
9 New Districts will be added. Total 27 Districts in Chhattisgarh.

About Chhattisgarh Population Distribution, please check Here.


District Map of Chhattisarh





Chhattisarh District Weblinks


No.District:ExpCG LinksCreation DateDistrict Govt website
1Raipur1854Raipur.gov.in
2Bilaspur1861Bilaspur.gov.in
3DurgJanuary 1, 1906Durg.gov.in
4Raigarh15 August, 1947Raigarh.gov.in
5Bastar15 August, 19471. Bastar.gov.in
2. districtbastar.com
6Surguja15 August, 1947Surguja.gov.in
7Rajnandgaon26th Jan 1973Rajnandgaon.gov.in
8Korba25-May-98Korba.gov.in
9Janjgir-Champa25-May-98Janjgir-Champa.nic.in
10Jashpur25-May-98Jashpur.gov.in
11Koriya25-May-98Korea.gov.in
12Mahasamund06-Jul-98Mahasamund.gov.in
13Dhamtari06-Jul-98Dhamtari.gov.in
14Kanker06-Jul-98Kanker.gov.in
15Kawardha06-Jul-98Kawardha.gov.in
16Dantewada06-Jul-98Dantewada.gov.in
17Narayanpur11-May-07Narayanpur.gov.in
18Bijapur11-May-07Bijapur.gov.in
19Balod01-Jan-12balod.gov.in
20Bemetara01-Jan-12Bemetara.gov.in
21Mungeli01-Jan-12cg.nic.in/mungeli
22Baloda Bazar01-Jan-12Baloda Bazar
23Gariyaband01-Jan-12gariaband.gov.in
24Kondagaon01-Jan-12kondagaon.gov.in
25Sukma01-Jan-12sukma.gov.in
26Balrampur01-Jan-12Balrampur.info
27Surajpur01-Jan-12Surajpur.gov.in

Maps of All the districts of Chhattisgarh



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