Hatkeshwar Mahadev Mandir – Raipur

 

Hatkeshwar Mahadev Mandir is located in Raipur of Chhattisgarh State. It is on the banks of the River Kharun.

Hatkeshwar Mahadev is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and he is Swaymbhu here

It is one of the oldest temples in Raipur

The temple’s architecture is unique, with walls decorated with interesting carvings that depict stories from Hindu mythology.

There is also an old Shiva temple dedicated to Kashivishveshvara and a Swaminarayan temple on the temple premises.

The outside of the temple is decorated specially. Pictures of scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are on the temples’ outer walls. Besides this, there are also several pictures. The temple wall has carvings of different animals, dancers, and musicians. The complex of temples is very big. In the inner sanctum, there is a Shiva Linga.

Maha Shivaratri, Holi and Shravan Month are the most celebrated here

Temple Timings

6.00 am to 10.00 pm

Nearby Temples

Bhuteshwar Mandir –

Sri Jagannath Temple – 1 km

Duddhadhari Temple – 4 km