Temples in Raipur
Temples and shrines in and around Raipur include Dudhadhari temple and Mahamaya Temple.
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Temples and shrines in and around Raipur include Dudhadhari temple and Mahamaya Temple.
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Dudhadhari temple
Dudhadhari temple is a Hindu temple, located at Raipur Mathpara in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The current Head Priest (Mahant) of the temple is Rajeshri Dr. Mahant Ramsundar Das Ji Maharaj. Sree Dudhdhari Math was founded by Sree Swami Balabhadradas Ji Maharaj, a monk belonging to 16th Century. As per legends Sree Swami Balabhadradas Ji Maharaj used to survive only on milk and hence came to be popularly known as Dudh Ahari Maharaj (one who consumes only milk). With the passage of time, for the sake of ease of pronunciation, the term evolved as Dudhdhari.
Mahamaya Temple
Shree Rajrajeshwari Maa Mahamaya Devi Mandir Raipur or popularly Mahamaya Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Devi Mahamaya, located at Purani Basti, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The temple is one of the 36 Shaktipeeths or 36 forts of Chhattisgarh. It was renovated between 17th-18th Century by Maratha confederacy rulers. Shree Rajrajeshwari Maa Mahamaya Devi Mandir Raipur or popularly Mahamaya Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Devi Mahamaya, located at Purani Basti, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The temple is one of the 36 Shaktipeeths or 36 forts of Chhattisgarh.
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