Top 5 Best Places Visiting in Gariyaband for Nature, Culture & Spirituality

1.Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

UdantiSitanadi Tiger Reserve’s notification The Chhattisgarh Government Raipur promulgated the notification of UdantiSitanadi Tiger Reserve on Feb. 20, 2009 vide No./F-8-43/2007/10-2. The Efforts of the UdantiSitanadi Tiger Reserve to Keep purity of pure breed buffaloes. There is the one female buffalo, one kid female, nine male buffaloes. If there is a need to boost their population, a rescue center on a piece of land around 25.00 hectares has been built. Breeders mated female buffaloes to increase their population but today, males outnumber females and female buffaloes are in great need to prolong their dynasty.

Highlights

✔ Tiger Reserve Status – One of Chhattisgarh’s premier wildlife sanctuaries
✔ Wild Buffalo Conservation – Native habitat to India’s endangered pure-bred wild buffaloes 🐃
✔ Rescue Facility – Spread across 25 hectares to rescue & breed wild buffaloes
✔ Conservation Challenge – Need for urgent action on Male – Female ratio imbalance
✔ Dedicated Wild Life–The park apart from buffaloes & tiger are home to leopards, sloth bears & Healthy bird life

📍 Location: Gariaband District, Chhattisgarh

2.Sikasar Dam

The Sikaser Dam is located 50 kilometres away from the District Headquarter. It is open all year round. Sikaser Dam finished was 1977. Sikaser Dam is 1540 meters long and the maximum height of 9.32 meters. Sikaser dam has a generating capacity of 2X35 MW and water its power plant generated irrigation as well as energy.

Key Features

✅ Hydropower Generation – 2×35 MW capacity ⚡
✅ Instruición agrícola – Apoya a la agricultura de alrededor de la región 🌾
✅ Year-Round Accessibility – Open to visitors throughout the year 🏞️

📍 Location: 50 km from the district headquarters

3.Bhooteshwarnath Temple

Marauda hamlet is a part of Gariaband, set in amongst thick jungles, three kilometres away. Nature has gifted the world’s biggest Shivalinga, which shines in the area surrounded by beautiful woods and mountains. This is the news that the Mass of Mahakal and other Shivlings is being reduced and another Shivling’s size is increasing every year. this Shivling has been created by nature. On the occasion of Mahashivratri and Savan Monday every year, people (Kawariya) reaches here. This Shivling is eventually in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district and is named as “Bhooteshwarnath,” and is differently additionally well known as “Bhakurra. In Chhattisgarh, it is called “ArdhnarishwarShivling” also same as “DwadasJyotirling”. The most amazing fact is that the height of Shivling is increasing every year. Most likely due to the fact that the number of the faithful who come here every year is growing.

Facts

✅ Shivling – Feared to acquire size more each year 📏
✅ Also Name: Bhakurra or Ardhnarishwar Shivling
✅ Comparable To: Dwadas Jyotirling in its spiritual importance
✅ Pilgrimage Hotspot: Devotees visit during Mahashivratri & Sawan Mondays

📍 Location: Marauda, 3 km from Gariaband

4.Rajiv Lochan Temple

Established to the right of Mahanadi river, north eastern parts of Gariaband, where it joins her tributaries “Parry” and “Sodhur” It is connected by road from the headquarter place and buses run frequently. It is 27 kilometers to south east of Raipur district headquarters. A small train route called “Raipur-Dhamtari” is lying down from Abhanapur to Navapara, which is located opposite Rajim. Road connection has been developing for one year because of a high-bridge on the river near Rajim.

Significance

🕉 Sacred Confluence: Joins the tributaries Parry & Sodhur
🛕 Pilgrimage Hub: Known as Prayag of Chhattisgarh
🎭 Festivals: Famous for the Rajim Kumbh Mela

📍 Location: Right bank of Mahanadi River, northeast of Gariaband

5.Jatmayi Temple

Gariaband is 85 kilometres from Raipur. The Jatmayi Temple built in honor of Mata Jatmayi exists inside a small forested area. Multiple peaks or towers accompany the granite temple structure which artists expertly carved. The main entryway features a painting which presents legendary heroes to the visitors.

why visit

🌿 Peaceful ambiance in the lap of nature
🙏 Spiritual & architectural marvel
📷 A great spot for photography & exploration

Temple Highlights

🔹 Dedicated to: Mata Jatmayi 🌸
🔹 Architecture:

Beautifully sculpted granite structure

A primary tower stands as the main attraction among multiple other smaller nearby peaks surface from the earth.
The temple displays intricate artwork with eye-catching designs in its structure.
🔹 Artistic Touch:
A brilliant picture showing legendary heroes stands at the main entry point

📍 Location: Gariaband, 85 km from Raipur

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