Top 5 Best Places Visiting in Balodabazar-Bhatapara for Culture, Nature & Spirituality

1.Damakheda – Kabeer PanthAashram

The Kabirpanti pilgrimage site of Damakheda exists about ten kilometers from Raipur the capital of Chhattisgarh near the Balodabazar – Bhatapara district. The small village lies directly between Raipur and Bilaspur on the route while measuring 10 kilometers from Simga. The location serves as the main sacred site of Kabirpantis. The site attracts international visitors who want to express their homage. Kabir Math at Damakheda was established 100 years back by Guru Agardas Swami during his role as the 12th Guru of Kabirpanth. A Kabir tent together with a structure stands beside the site where his remains are buried. These poetry demonstrates excellent creativity through both couplets and chaupai.

Best Time to Visit:

📅 November to March – Pleasant weather for pilgrimage and exploration.
Kabir Jayanti Festival during which visitors can take part in grand celebrations becomes the most animated festival time of year at this location.

2.Mawali Mata Mandir Singarpur

The rural settlement of Singarpur exists within the territory of Bhatapara Tehsil which belongs to the Balodabazar district of Chhattisgarh. The distance from Bhatapara Tehsil headquarters amounts to 11.8 kilometers and Balodabazar lies 34.8 kilometers while Raipur exists at 75 kilometers. In Singarpur the goddess Mauli stands as a well-known religious shrine for Mata. Shiva together with Brahma requested Mauli Mata to establish herself in this location according to local beliefs. Religious followers at the time constructed a statue of Mata Mauli.

Best Time to Visit

📅 October to March – Pleasant weather for temple visits & spiritual experiences.
🎉 Navratri & Special Pujas – Witness grand celebrations and vibrant festivities.

📍 Location: Bhatapara Tehsil, Balodabazar District, Chhattisgarh

3.Siddheshwar Mandir, Palari

The Shiva temple known as Siddheshwar Temple stands on Balasamund pond’s embankment within Palari village at a distance of 25 kilometres along Balodabazar to Raipur Road inside Chhattisgarh’s Balodabazar district. A group of skilled developers built this temple in the seventh century AD and the eighth century AD. The temple directs itself toward the western direction since its construction involves brick materials. The entry of the temple depicts River Goddess Ganga and Yamuna through Tribhangaamudra poses. Three deities comprise Trinity markings on the architectural decoration of the doorway. The picturesque view of Shiva’s wedding appears beautifully etched into the entrance Sidhn and beside it the AshtDikpal dedication can be found carved on the gate branch. The sanctum sanctorum contains Siddheshwar Shivalinga. The temple shikhar showcases elegant gajmukh and vaalyan designs which emerge from its Chaitya Gaavaksh. The temple stands out as one of the finest brick structures found in Chhattisgarh. The state authorities of Chhattisgarh formally protected this historical site.

Best Time to Visit

📅 October to March – Ideal weather for exploration & pilgrimage.
🎉 Maha Shivaratri & Shravan Month – Special prayers and grand festivities.

📍 Location: Palari Village, Balodabazar District, Chhattisgarh

4.Son Barsa Nature Safari

Nature Safari has been established in Sonbarasa Reserve Forest that housed in Gram Panchayat Latua, just 3 km away to the district headquarters. It also has the Deer Park. Tourists who visit this forest have the opportunity of travelling through gypsy. This is something that might be enjoyed while biking. Not only there is fun for the kids but a lovely spot for picnic has also been created by forest department.

Best Time to Visit

📅 October to March – Pleasant weather for safari and outdoor activities.

📍 Location: Sonbarasa Reserve Forest, Gram Panchayat Latua

5.Giraudpuri Dham

Giroudpuri Dham is in a way a most venerated pilgrimage destination of Chhattisgarh; situated on confluence of the Mahanadia and Jonk rivers, 40 Km. from Balodabazar and 80 Km. from Bilaspur. Guru Ghasidas, the doyen Satmani Panth of Chhattisgarh, was born in this small little village known for it spiritual and historical significance. Belonging to farming family, he adorned as Guru Ghasidas a renowned personality of Chhattisgarh. Pilgrims visits atorm at his ‘seats’ positioned near to JaitKhamba. He, is said to have observed tapasya for a long time under the old Auorldara tree that continues to be today. Tapobhumi is another name of this blessed site. CharanKund is an holy Kunda, and also there is every year Giroudpuri mela is held here. Not far away at another kilometre is an old Amrit Kund whose waters are said to be cool.

Best Time to Visit

📅 November to February – Pleasant weather for religious and cultural activities.

📍 Location: Confluence of the Mahanadi and Jonk Rivers, Chhattisgarh

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