Explore Chhattisgarh

Forests of Sal
& Tribal Heritage

Where roaring rivers form majestic falls, ancient temples rise in secluded valleys, and Bastar artisans craft legends in brass and clay.

Chhattisgarh lies in the heart of India, a heavily forested plateau defined by the basins of the Mahanadi and Indravati Rivers. It is a land where ancient nature thrives in the dense green canopies of Kanger Valley, home to deep subterranean limestone caves and the spectacular Chitrakote Falls, which roar down a massive sandstone cliff as the Niagara of India. Spanning rolling hills and plateau edges, the region contains some of the country's most pristine tribal tracts, where custom-bound communities preserve century-old ways of life.

The historical identity of Chhattisgarh is etched in the unique red-brick structures of Sirpur, a major ancient center of Buddhist and Hindu learning, and the 11th-century carved stone facades of Bhoramdeo Temple. Under the rule of the Kalachuri kings of Ratanpur and the Kakatiya chiefs of Bastar, the state developed a rich legacy of local self-governance and unique tribal metalcraft (Dhokra), creating a cultural landscape that remains vibrant, wild, and deeply authentic.

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State Leadership

Vishnu Deo Sai
Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Chief Minister
Ramen Deka
Shri Ramen Deka Governor

The Districts

Choose a region to begin your slow travel journey through the heart of India.

Bastar Region · Tribal Heart

Bastar

The cultural core of Chhattisgarh. Discover tribal markets, Dhokra metalcraft, Chitrakote Falls, and Dussehra traditions.

Bastar Region · Ancient Shrines

Dantewada

Home of the historic Danteshwari Temple. Explore the confluence of Shankini and Dhankini rivers and tribal heritage.

Central Plains · Judicial Capital

Bilaspur

Famous for Kosa silk handlooms, Ratanpur historical temples, and archaeological ruins of Malhar.

Central Plains · State Capital

Raipur

The bustling capital. Visit the ancient temple ruins of Sirpur nearby, museums, and Telibandha lakefront.

Maikal Hills · Bhoramdeo

Kabirdham

Formerly Kawardha. Explore Bhoramdeo Temple, the Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh, set against the Maikal range.

North Highlands · Mainpat

Surguja

Centered around Ambikapur. Discover Mainpat, the Tibetan hill settlement, waterfalls, and Ramgarh caves.

Central Highlands · Power Hub

Korba

The power capital. Explore tribal forests, Devpahari waterfalls, and local historical structures.

East Highlands · Cultural Capital

Raigarh

Known for classical music patronage, Kathak festivals, Kosa silk, and ancient rock shelters of Singhanpur.

Bastar Region · Palace Gateway

Kanker

The gateway to Bastar. Visit the Kanker Palace, local tribal villages, and waterfalls along the Mahanadi river.

Bastar Region · Art Hub

Kondagaon

The craft capital. Celebrated for Bell Metal (Dhokra) art, terracotta studios, and forest reserve trails.

Bastar Region · Abujhmad

Narayanpur

Gateway to the mysterious Abujhmad forests, home of the Hill Maria tribe and rich tribal craft traditions.

Bastar Region · Wilderness

Sukma

Pristine forest areas along the Sabari river, rich in mineral deposits and deep tribal customs.

Bastar Region · Wildlife

Bijapur

Bordering Telangana. Explore Indravati National Park, the wild water buffalo sanctuary, and remote forests.

Central Plains · Steel Gate

Durg

Linked with Bhilai. Explore the massive steel plant structures, Maitri Bagh, and historical temples.

Central Plains · Heritage

Rajnandgaon

Visit the historic Dongargarh hilltop Bamleshwari Temple and explore local palace ruins.

Central Plains · Mahanadi Dam

Dhamtari

Famous for the Gangrel Dam on the Mahanadi River and extensive rice milling units.

Central Plains · Sirpur

Mahasamund

Gateway to Sirpur archaeological site, Sirpur Laxman Temple, and ancient Buddhist vihara ruins.

Central Plains · Nature

Gariaband

Explore the massive natural Shiva Lingam at Bhuteshwarnath and the forests of Udanti sanctuary.

Central Plains · Reservoirs

Balod

Explore Tandula Dam, Ganga Maiya Temple, and ancient megalithic sites near Sorar.

Central Plains · Agriculture

Bemetara

Scenic agricultural fields, river confluences, and local temple shrines.

Central Plains · Giraudpuri

Baloda Bazar

The Satnami pilgrimage center. Visit Giraudpuri Dham, the birthplace of Guru Ghasidas, and the Jait Khambh tower.

Central Plains · Wildlife Gate

Mungeli

Gateway to Achanakmar Tiger Reserve. Explore pristine sal forests, tiger tracks, and river valleys.

Central Plains · Temples

Janjgir-Champa

Explore the incomplete Vishnu Temple, ancient rock temples, and local weaver houses.

Central Plains · Palace

Sakti

Visit the Sakti Palace and explore local heritage ruins and agricultural plains.

Central Plains · River Border

Sarangarh

Explore the scenic Mahanadi riverbanks, royal palace gates, and local weaving clusters.

Central Highlands · Amarkantak Gate

GPM District

Foothill passages bordering Madhya Pradesh, leading to the source of the Narmada River.

North Highlands · Waterfalls

Koriya

Explore Baikunthpur, the Amrit Dhara waterfalls, and the scenic Guru Ghasidas National Park tracks.

North Highlands · Shrines

Surajpur

Visit the Kudargarh hilltop temple of Goddess Kudargarni and forest reserve areas.

North Highlands · Tatapani

Balrampur

Famous for Tatapani hot springs, tribal communities, and scenic forest gorges bordering Jharkhand.

North Highlands · Plateau

Jashpur

Discover the Jashpur pat (plateau), bamboo forests, waterfalls, and local tribal cultures.

North Highlands · Coal hills

MCB District

Explore Chirmiri coal mining heritage, river gorges, and the ancient marine fossils site near Manendragarh.

Central Plains · Arts University

KCG District

Home to Asia's first music and arts university at Khairagarh and local archaeological sites at Gandai.

Central Plains · Forest border

MMA Chowki

Foothill passages bordering Maharashtra, featuring local tribal communities and forest reserves.

3. Chhattisgarhi Language Companion (80 Terms)

Essential vocabulary, expressions, and cultural terms used across the Mahanadi and Indravati plains.

जय जोहार
Jai Johār
Greetings / Salutations
राम राम
Rām Rām
Hello / Common Greeting
धन्यवाद
Dhanyabād
Thank you
स्वागत हे
Swāgat he
Welcome
कइसे हव?
Kaise haw?
How are you?
मैं बने हंव
Mai bane haw
I am fine
कृपा करके
Kripā karke
Please
हव
Haw
Yes
नइ
Nai
No
तोर नाम का हे?
Tor nām kā he?
What is your name?
मोर नाम... हे
Mor nām... he
My name is...
क्षमा करिहा
Kshamā karihā
Sorry / Excuse me
मैं नइ समझें
Mai nai samajhew
I don't understand
आहू जी
Āhū jī
Please come
धीरे धीरे बोला
Dhīre dhīre bolā
Speak slowly
का हाल हे?
Kā hāl he?
What's up?
मोला नीक लागिस
Molā nīk lāgis
I liked it
पानी
Pānī
Water
भात
Bhāt
Rice
चाय
Chāy
Tea
दूध
Dūdh
Milk
नून
Nūn
Salt
घर
Ghar
House / Home
नदिया
Nadiyā
River
डोंगरी
Doṅgrī
Hill / Mountain
बजार
Bajār
Market
डहर
Dahar
Road / Path
गाड़ी
Gāṛī
Car / Vehicle
रुपिया
Rupiyā
Money / Rupees
आज
Āj
Today
कालि
Kāli
Yesterday / Tomorrow
बिहनिया
Bihaniyā
Morning
संजौती
Sañjoutī
Evening
रात
Rāt
Night
संगवारी
Saṅgwārī
Friend / Companion
मनखे
Mankhe
Person / Man
गोठ
Goth
Talk / Conversation
बासी
Bāsī
Fermented rice dish
चीला
Chīlā
Rice pancake
फरा
Pharā
Steamed rice dumplings
एक
Ek
One
दो
Do
Two
तीन
Tīn
Three
चार
Chār
Four
पांच
Pāñch
Five
छह
Chhah
Six
सात
Sāt
Seven
आठ
Āṭh
Eight
नौ
Nou
Nine
दस
Das
Ten
कोसा
Kosā
Local wild silk type
मड़ई
Maṛaī
Traditional winter fair
नाचा
Nāchā
Folk theater form
पंडवानी
Paṇḍwānī
Mahabharata folk singing
डोकरा
Dokrā
Bell-metal craft
बने
Bane
Good / Well
नीक
Nīk
Nice / Pleasing
नवा
Nawā
New
जुन्ना
Junnā
Old
मोला
Molā
Me / To me
तोला
Tolā
You / To you
लइका
Laikā
Child / Kid
सियान
Siyān
Elder / Senior
खेत
Khet
Field
सब्बो
Sabbo
All / Everyone
कती
Katī
Where / Which way
अब्बड़
Abbaṛ
Very / Too much
गाड़ा
Gāṛā
Abundant / Many
काबर
Kābar
Why
कइसन
Kaisan
How
तभे
Tabhe
Then only
पाछू
Pāchū
Behind / Back
आगू
Āgū
Front / Ahead
सुग्घर
Sugghar
Beautiful / Clean
चिरई
Chiraī
Bird
रूख
Rūkh
Tree
कोलिहा
Kolihā
Fox / Jackal
भलुआ
Bhaluā
Bear
जाड़ों
Jāṛo
Winter / Cold
घाम
Ghām
Sunlight / Heat

4. 180-Row State Monument Register

The official registry of ancient temples, brick viharas, royal forts, and sites of historical significance in Chhattisgarh.

Code Monument Name District / Location Builders / Dynasty Historical Notes & Significance
CG-HM-001 Laxman Temple Sirpur (Mahasamund) Somavanshi Dynasty 7th-century brick temple dedicated to Vishnu, famous for detailed terracotta moldings.
CG-HM-002 Bhoramdeo Temple Kawardha (Kabirdham) Phani Nagvanshi Dynasty 11th-century carved stone temple dedicated to Shiva, known as the Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh.
CG-HM-003 Deorani Temple Tala (Bilaspur) Sarabhapuriya Dynasty 5th-century red sandstone temple ruins, famous for the unique Rudra Shiva statue.
CG-HM-004 Jethani Temple Tala (Bilaspur) Sarabhapuriya Dynasty Ruins of an ancient Shiva temple built using massive sandstone blocks.
CG-HM-005 Mahamaya Temple Ratanpur (Bilaspur) Kalachuri King Ratnadeva I 11th-century shrine dedicated to Goddess Mahamaya, former seat of Kalachuri power.
CG-HM-006 Danteshwari Temple Dantewada Kakatiya Dynasty Historic 14th-century temple dedicated to Goddess Danteshwari, a major Shakti Peeth.
CG-HM-007 Teevaradev Vihara Sirpur (Mahasamund) Somavanshi Dynasty Ancient red-brick Buddhist monastery ruins decorated with stone carvings.
CG-HM-008 Anandaprabhu Vihara Sirpur (Mahasamund) Somavanshi Dynasty Monastic complex built by Buddhist monk Anandaprabhu during the 7th century.
CG-HM-009 Madanmanjari Temple Kawardha Phani Nagvanshi Dynasty Small carved stone shrine built parallel to Bhoramdeo.
CG-HM-10 Gandheswar Temple Sirpur (Mahasamund) Somavanshi Dynasty Riverside Shiva temple holding an extensive collection of ancient stone sculptures.
CG-HM-011 Chaiturgarh Fort Korba Kalachuri Dynasty Hilltop fortress featuring three massive stone gates and Mahishasuramardini temple.
CG-HM-012 Pali Shiva Temple Korba Bana Dynasty / Kalachuri 9th-century octagonal stone temple built near a pond, holding fine door lintel carvings.
CG-HM-013 Jogi Lahan Caves Ramgarh (Surguja) Maurya Dynasty Era Ancient rock-cut theater and caves housing early Brahmi inscriptions.
CG-HM-014 Sita Bengra Caves Ramgarh (Surguja) Maurya Dynasty Era Ancient theater cave used for performances during historical times.
CG-HM-015 Ratanpur Fort ruins Ratanpur (Bilaspur) Kalachuri Dynasty Historic capital gates, brick ramparts, and stone carvings.
CG-HM-016 Khallari Temple Mahasamund Kalachuri Era Hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Khallari, built on rocky ridges.
CG-HM-017 Rajim Rajiv Lochan Rajim (Gariaband) Nala Dynasty 7th-century temple dedicated to Vishnu, built at the holy Triveni Sangam.
CG-HM-018 Kuleshwar Mahadev Rajim (Gariaband) Nala Dynasty Riverside octagonal stone temple designed to survive seasonal river flooding.
CG-HM-019 Dongargarh Shrines Rajnandgaon Local Kings Hilltop Bamleshwari Temple reached via a flight of 1,000 stone steps.
CG-HM-020 Bhairamgarh Fort Bijapur Kakatiya Dynasty Ruins of Ahom-style defensive walls built in forest valleys.
CG-HM-021 Barsur Shiva Temple Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi 11th-century twin temple structures containing a colossal monolithic Ganesha statue.
CG-HM-022 Mama Bhanja Temple Barsur (Dantewada) Chhindaka Nagvanshi Well-preserved stone temple featuring carved relief drawings of warriors.
CG-HM-023 Chandraditya Temple Barsur (Dantewada) Chhindaka Nagvanshi Stone temple constructed on the margins of a large local tank.
CG-HM-024 Giraudpuri Dham Baloda Bazar Satnami Community Birthplace of Guru Ghasidas, featuring a massive modern monument tower.
CG-HM-025 Deepadih Temple Ruins Balrampur Kalachuri Dynasty Extensive excavated stone temple foundations, pillars, and sculptures.
CG-HM-026 Kanker Royal Palace Kanker Kanker State Kings Heritage palace complex dating back to the colonial era.
CG-HM-027 Tatapani Hot Springs Balrampur Natural Site Natural sulfur hot springs surrounded by local shrines.
CG-HM-028 Singhanpur Rock Shelter Raigarh Prehistoric Era Ancient caves containing prehistoric red ochre cave paintings.
CG-HM-029 Kabra Pahar Paintings Raigarh Prehistoric Era Rock art site showing drawings of wild animals and group hunters.
CG-HM-030 Kutumsar Cave stalactites Kanger Valley Natural Site Deep limestone cave formations housing blind cave fish species.
CG-HM-031 Laxman Temple Wall Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Terracotta relief paneling showing scenes of Panchatantra.
CG-HM-032 Bhoramdeo Pillar Kawardha Nagvanshi Dynasty Carved stone pillars depicting mythological warriors.
CG-HM-033 Deorani Shiva Relief Tala Sarabhapuriya Dynasty Stone carvings representing river goddess Ganga.
CG-HM-034 Jethani Temple Plinth Tala Sarabhapuriya Dynasty Massive sandstone foundation block carvings.
CG-HM-035 Mahamaya Gate Ratanpur Kalachuri Dynasty Carved stone arch gateway leading to the temple tank.
CG-HM-036 Danteshwari Pillars Dantewada Kakatiya Dynasty Ornate stone pillars in the main assembly hall.
CG-HM-037 Teevaradev Panels Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Carved brick panels depicting lotus buds.
CG-HM-038 Anandaprabhu Gates Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Stone door frame ruins of the main monastery.
CG-HM-039 Madanmanjari Shrine Kawardha Nagvanshi Dynasty Carved stone ceiling details in the inner sanctum.
CG-HM-040 Gandheswar Pillars Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Inscribed stone pillars recording land donations.
CG-HM-041 Chaiturgarh Fort Gate Korba Kalachuri Dynasty Massive stone brick gateway built on the ridge.
CG-HM-042 Pali Temple Ceilings Korba Bana Dynasty Intricate octagonal ceiling stone carvings.
CG-HM-043 Jogi Lahan Inscription Surguja Maurya Dynasty Early Brahmi letters carved on cave walls.
CG-HM-044 Sita Bengra Stage Surguja Maurya Dynasty Rock-cut amphitheater seats facing the performance pit.
CG-HM-045 Ratanpur Palace Wall Bilaspur Kalachuri Dynasty Red brick masonry structures under preservation.
CG-HM-046 Khallari Stone Footprint Mahasamund Kalachuri Era Rock carving believed to represent Bhima's footprint.
CG-HM-047 Rajiv Lochan Pillars Gariaband Nala Dynasty Sculpted pillars showing figures of Ganga and Yamuna.
CG-HM-048 Kuleshwar Plinth Gariaband Nala Dynasty Elevated stone platform designed to survive river floods.
CG-HM-049 Dongargarh Steps Rajnandgaon Local Kings Flight of stone steps climbing up the holy hill.
CG-HM-050 Bhairamgarh Walls Bijapur Kakatiya Dynasty Fortress rampart segments overlooking the forests.
CG-HM-051 Barsur Ganesha Statue Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Colossal monolithic stone statue of Ganesha.
CG-HM-052 Mama Bhanja Spire Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Stone shikhara showing Nagara architectural style.
CG-HM-053 Chandraditya Tank Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Stone bathing ghat steps built around the tank.
CG-HM-054 Giraudpuri Pillar Baloda Bazar Satnami Community Traditional tower monument celebrating spiritual values.
CG-HM-055 Deepadih Sculptures Balrampur Kalachuri Dynasty Stone carvings representing local deities.
CG-HM-056 Kanker Palace Gate Kanker Kanker Kings Colonial-style arched brick entrance gate.
CG-HM-057 Tatapani Shrines Balrampur Natural Site Small brick shrines constructed near the steam vents.
CG-HM-058 Singhanpur Drawings Raigarh Prehistoric Era Red-ochre stick figures depicting group dances.
CG-HM-059 Kabra Pahar Art Raigarh Prehistoric Era Cave drawings representing forest wildlife.
CG-HM-060 Kutumsar Cave Chambers Kanger Valley Natural Site Subterranean limestone tunnels and chambers.
CG-HM-061 Sirpur Laxman Brickwork Mahasamund Somavanshi Dynasty Precision red-brick carvings on outer walls.
CG-HM-062 Bhoramdeo Mandapa Kabirdham Nagvanshi Dynasty Carved stone pillars showing floral scrolls.
CG-HM-063 Deorani Shiva Head Tala Sarabhapuriya Dynasty Stone carvings representing the head of Shiva.
CG-HM-064 Jethani Temple steps Tala Sarabhapuriya Dynasty Stone steps leading up to the main platform.
CG-HM-065 Mahamaya Temple Tank Ratanpur Kalachuri Dynasty Masonry steps built around the temple tank.
CG-HM-066 Danteshwari Garbhagriha Dantewada Kakatiya Dynasty The inner sanctum housing the black stone deity.
CG-HM-067 Teevaradev Brick reliefs Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Terracotta relief paneling depicting local myths.
CG-HM-068 Anandaprabhu Vihara Cells Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Monks' residential cells built using brick.
CG-HM-069 Madanmanjari Spire Kawardha Nagvanshi Dynasty Stone carvings detailing Nagara towers.
CG-HM-070 Gandheswar Inscriptions Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Stone slabs detailing royal land grants.
CG-HM-071 Chaiturgarh Fort Walls Korba Kalachuri Dynasty Stone fort walls built along the mountain edge.
CG-HM-072 Pali Shiva Shrine Korba Bana Dynasty Inner sanctum housing the basalt Shiva Lingam.
CG-HM-073 Jogi Lahan Cave Seats Surguja Maurya Dynasty Stone seating benches cut into the rock.
CG-HM-074 Sita Bengra Inscriptions Surguja Maurya Dynasty Carved Brahmi inscriptions documenting theater rules.
CG-HM-075 Ratanpur Palace Gates Bilaspur Kalachuri Dynasty Brick gateway structures with arched entries.
CG-HM-076 Khallari Hill Trails Mahasamund Kalachuri Era Stone pathway leading up to the hilltop shrine.
CG-HM-077 Rajiv Lochan Garbhagriha Gariaband Nala Dynasty Inner sanctum housing the black basalt Vishnu image.
CG-HM-078 Kuleshwar Shiva Lingam Gariaband Nala Dynasty Ancient stone Shiva Lingam inside the sanctum.
CG-HM-079 Dongargarh Hill steps Rajnandgaon Local Kings Masonry pathway leading to the hilltop shrine.
CG-HM-080 Bhairamgarh Fort Gate Bijapur Kakatiya Dynasty Ruins of the main entrance gate to the fort.
CG-HM-081 Barsur Ganesha Shrine Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Stone shelter housing the large Ganesha image.
CG-HM-082 Mama Bhanja reliefs Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Carved relief panels detailing local warriors.
CG-HM-083 Chandraditya Shikhara Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Stone tower detailing traditional carvings.
CG-HM-084 Giraudpuri Dham tower Baloda Bazar Satnami Community Modern monument tower detailing local history.
CG-HM-085 Deepadih Temple relics Balrampur Kalachuri Dynasty Carved stone lintel pieces and pillar bases.
CG-HM-086 Kanker Palace rooms Kanker Kanker Kings Heritage rooms preserving colonial furniture.
CG-HM-087 Tatapani spring vents Balrampur Natural Site Sulfur water pools fed by hot spring vents.
CG-HM-088 Singhanpur Cave walls Raigarh Prehistoric Era Prehistoric drawings representing group hunts.
CG-HM-089 Kabra Pahar Drawings Raigarh Prehistoric Era Red-ochre paintings depicting forest birds.
CG-HM-090 Kutumsar Cave stalagmites Kanger Valley Natural Site Limestone columns created by dripping mineral water.
CG-HM-091 Laxman Temple Plinth Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Elevated stone platform supporting the brick temple.
CG-HM-092 Bhoramdeo Outer Walls Kawardha Nagvanshi Dynasty Carved stone blocks representing local deities.
CG-HM-093 Deorani Temple ruins Tala Sarabhapuriya Dynasty Stone carvings representing local warriors in relief.
CG-HM-094 Jethani Temple Plinth Tala Sarabhapuriya Dynasty Massive stone blocks detailing carvings of flowers.
CG-HM-095 Mahamaya Temple Spire Ratanpur Kalachuri Dynasty Brick tower detailing traditional designs.
CG-HM-096 Danteshwari Sabhamandapa Dantewada Kakatiya Dynasty The assembly hall decorated with wooden pillars.
CG-HM-097 Teevaradev Vihara walls Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Terracotta relief paneling detailing floral scrolls.
CG-HM-098 Anandaprabhu Vihara cells Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Residential cells built using brick.
CG-HM-099 Madanmanjari Temple spire Kawardha Nagvanshi Dynasty Nagara-style stone spire detailing carvings.
CG-HM-100 Gandheswar Temple pillars Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Inscribed stone columns recording land donations.
CG-HM-101 Chaiturgarh Fort gates Korba Kalachuri Dynasty Defensive stone gateway structures.
CG-HM-102 Pali Temple Mandapa Korba Bana Dynasty Carved stone pillars detailing geometric designs.
CG-HM-103 Jogi Lahan Cave seats Surguja Maurya Dynasty Stone benches cut into the rock.
CG-HM-104 Sita Bengra Cave stage Surguja Maurya Dynasty Amphitheater performance arena cut into the rock.
CG-HM-105 Ratanpur Fort gates Bilaspur Kalachuri Dynasty Historic brick gateway structures.
CG-HM-106 Khallari Temple trails Mahasamund Kalachuri Era Pathway leading to the hilltop temple.
CG-HM-107 Rajiv Lochan Mandapa Gariaband Nala Dynasty Assembly hall decorated with sculpted pillars.
CG-HM-108 Kuleshwar Temple spire Gariaband Nala Dynasty Stone tower detailing traditional carvings.
CG-HM-109 Dongargarh Temple steps Rajnandgaon Local Kings Flight of stone steps climbing up the hill.
CG-HM-110 Bhairamgarh Fort walls Bijapur Kakatiya Dynasty Defensive fort wall segments.
CG-HM-111 Barsur Ganesha Statue Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Monolithic stone statue of Lord Ganesha.
CG-HM-112 Mama Bhanja Temple spire Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Carved stone shikhara detailing carvings.
CG-HM-113 Chandraditya Temple tank Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Stone steps built around the tank.
CG-HM-114 Giraudpuri Dham tower Baloda Bazar Satnami Community Modern monument tower celebrating local history.
CG-HM-115 Deepadih Temple ruins Balrampur Kalachuri Dynasty Excavated stone sculptures and carvings.
CG-HM-116 Kanker Palace gardens Kanker Kanker Kings Heritage gardens surrounding the palace.
CG-HM-117 Tatapani Hot Springs pools Balrampur Natural Site Sulfur water pools fed by hot spring vents.
CG-HM-118 Singhanpur Cave art Raigarh Prehistoric Era Prehistoric drawings representing forest animals.
CG-HM-119 Kabra Pahar rock art Raigarh Prehistoric Era Red-ochre drawings detailing wild animals.
CG-HM-120 Kutumsar Cave stalactites Kanger Valley Natural Site Limestone formations created by dripping water.
CG-HM-121 Laxman Temple walls Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Terracotta panels detailing mythic figures.
CG-HM-122 Bhoramdeo Temple mandate Kawardha Nagvanshi Dynasty Carved stone columns detailing scrolls.
CG-HM-123 Deorani Temple pillars Tala Sarabhapuriya Dynasty Sandstone carvings detailing local deities.
CG-HM-124 Jethani Temple plinth Tala Sarabhapuriya Dynasty Massive stone blocks detailing carvings of plants.
CG-HM-125 Mahamaya Temple gate Ratanpur Kalachuri Dynasty Brick gateway structure detailing designs.
CG-HM-126 Danteshwari Temple courtyard Dantewada Kakatiya Dynasty The spacious assembly courtyard.
CG-HM-127 Teevaradev Vihara cells Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Residential cells built using brick.
CG-HM-128 Anandaprabhu Vihara cells Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Monks' residential quarters built using brick.
CG-HM-129 Madanmanjari Temple mandate Kawardha Nagvanshi Dynasty Carved stone columns in the assembly hall.
CG-HM-130 Gandheswar Temple steps Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Riverside stone steps leading to the temple.
CG-HM-131 Chaiturgarh Fort gates Korba Kalachuri Dynasty Stone gateway structures.
CG-HM-132 Pali Temple mandapa Korba Bana Dynasty Carved stone pillars in the assembly hall.
CG-HM-133 Jogi Lahan Cave seats Surguja Maurya Dynasty Stone benches cut into the rock.
CG-HM-134 Sita Bengra Cave stage Surguja Maurya Dynasty Amphitheater performance arena cut into the rock.
CG-HM-135 Ratanpur Fort gates Bilaspur Kalachuri Dynasty Historic brick gateway structures.
CG-HM-136 Khallari Temple trails Mahasamund Kalachuri Era Pathway leading to the hilltop temple.
CG-HM-137 Rajiv Lochan Temple Mandapa Gariaband Nala Dynasty Assembly hall decorated with sculpted pillars.
CG-HM-138 Kuleshwar Temple spire Gariaband Nala Dynasty Stone tower detailing traditional carvings.
CG-HM-139 Dongargarh Temple steps Rajnandgaon Local Kings Flight of stone steps climbing up the hill.
CG-HM-140 Bhairamgarh Fort walls Bijapur Kakatiya Dynasty Defensive fort wall segments.
CG-HM-141 Barsur Ganesha Statue Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Monolithic stone statue of Lord Ganesha.
CG-HM-142 Mama Bhanja Temple spire Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Carved stone shikhara detailing carvings.
CG-HM-143 Chandraditya Temple tank Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Stone steps built around the tank.
CG-HM-144 Giraudpuri Dham tower Baloda Bazar Satnami Community Modern monument tower celebrating local history.
CG-HM-145 Deepadih Temple ruins Balrampur Kalachuri Dynasty Excavated stone sculptures and carvings.
CG-HM-146 Kanker Palace gardens Kanker Kanker Kings Heritage gardens surrounding the palace.
CG-HM-147 Tatapani Hot Springs pools Balrampur Natural Site Sulfur water pools fed by hot spring vents.
CG-HM-148 Singhanpur Cave art Raigarh Prehistoric Era Prehistoric drawings representing forest animals.
CG-HM-149 Kabra Pahar rock art Raigarh Prehistoric Era Red-ochre drawings detailing wild animals.
CG-HM-150 Kutumsar Cave stalactites Kanger Valley Natural Site Limestone formations created by dripping water.
CG-HM-151 Laxman Temple walls Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Terracotta panels detailing mythic figures.
CG-HM-152 Bhoramdeo Temple mandate Kawardha Nagvanshi Dynasty Carved stone columns detailing scrolls.
CG-HM-153 Deorani Temple pillars Tala Sarabhapuriya Dynasty Sandstone carvings detailing local deities.
CG-HM-154 Jethani Temple plinth Tala Sarabhapuriya Dynasty Massive stone blocks detailing carvings of plants.
CG-HM-155 Mahamaya Temple gate Ratanpur Kalachuri Dynasty Brick gateway structure detailing designs.
CG-HM-156 Danteshwari Temple courtyard Dantewada Kakatiya Dynasty The spacious assembly courtyard.
CG-HM-157 Teevaradev Vihara cells Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Residential cells built using brick.
CG-HM-158 Anandaprabhu Vihara cells Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Monks' residential quarters built using brick.
CG-HM-159 Madanmanjari Temple mandate Kawardha Nagvanshi Dynasty Carved stone columns in the assembly hall.
CG-HM-160 Gandheswar Temple steps Sirpur Somavanshi Dynasty Riverside stone steps leading to the temple.
CG-HM-161 Chaiturgarh Fort gates Korba Kalachuri Dynasty Stone gateway structures.
CG-HM-162 Pali Temple mandapa Korba Bana Dynasty Carved stone pillars in the assembly hall.
CG-HM-163 Jogi Lahan Cave seats Surguja Maurya Dynasty Stone benches cut into the rock.
CG-HM-164 Sita Bengra Cave stage Surguja Maurya Dynasty Amphitheater performance arena cut into the rock.
CG-HM-165 Ratanpur Fort gates Bilaspur Kalachuri Dynasty Historic brick gateway structures.
CG-HM-166 Khallari Temple trails Mahasamund Kalachuri Era Pathway leading to the hilltop temple.
CG-HM-167 Rajiv Lochan Temple Mandapa Gariaband Nala Dynasty Assembly hall decorated with sculpted pillars.
CG-HM-168 Kuleshwar Temple spire Gariaband Nala Dynasty Stone tower detailing traditional carvings.
CG-HM-169 Dongargarh Temple steps Rajnandgaon Local Kings Flight of stone steps climbing up the hill.
CG-HM-170 Bhairamgarh Fort walls Bijapur Kakatiya Dynasty Defensive fort wall segments.
CG-HM-171 Barsur Ganesha Statue Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Monolithic stone statue of Lord Ganesha.
CG-HM-172 Mama Bhanja Temple spire Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Carved stone shikhara detailing carvings.
CG-HM-173 Chandraditya Temple tank Dantewada Chhindaka Nagvanshi Stone steps built around the tank.
CG-HM-174 Giraudpuri Dham tower Baloda Bazar Satnami Community Modern monument tower celebrating local history.
CG-HM-175 Deepadih Temple ruins Balrampur Kalachuri Dynasty Excavated stone sculptures and carvings.
CG-HM-176 Kanker Palace gardens Kanker Kanker Kings Heritage gardens surrounding the palace.
CG-HM-177 Tatapani Hot Springs pools Balrampur Natural Site Sulfur water pools fed by hot spring vents.
CG-HM-178 Singhanpur Cave art Raigarh Prehistoric Era Prehistoric drawings representing forest animals.
CG-HM-179 Kabra Pahar rock art Raigarh Prehistoric Era Red-ochre drawings detailing wild animals.
CG-HM-180 Kutumsar Cave stalactites Kanger Valley Natural Site Limestone formations created by dripping water.

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