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Introduction and History
There are remains of two ancient temples here. Both lie at a distance of a few meters from each other and are popularly known as Devrani Jethani temples. Legend is that they were built for the wives of two royal brothers
The Jethani or the Elder sister-in-law temple has completely fallen. Stones that would have stood as the temple once are now piled upon one another with their carvings peeping out at various angles. You can see the elephants that would have been at the entrance. You can see the carved pillars that would have supported the ceiling. And you can see the ceiling itself has fallen for the gravity.
Devrani Jethani temple complex, Bilaspur
Names Tala and Malhar make you think of places with some musical legacy but here lies the architectural heritage of the Chhattisgarh region. This particular place around the meeting point of Maniyari and Shivnath rivers seems to be dominated by the Shaivites. Though the region as a whole is dominated by the legends of Ramayana. We were told that Tala, in particular, is known for Tantric practices. Here are two temples of Devrani Jethani.
Ruins at the temple complex
There are remains of two ancient temples here. Both lie at a distance of a few meters from each other and are popularly known as Devrani Jethani temples. Legend is that they were built for the wives of two royal brothers.
Jethani Temple
The Jethani or the Elder sister-in-law temple has completely fallen. Stones that would have stood as the temple once are now piled upon one another with their carvings peeping out at various angles. You can see the elephants that would have been at the entrance. You can see the carved pillars that would have supported the ceiling. And you can see the ceiling itself has fallen for the gravity.
Carved gateway at the temple complex
Devrani Temple
Devrani or the temple of the younger sister-in-law, the temple has the base platform intact along with stairs that lead to the main shrine. The doorjamb has survived the vestiges of times as if standing there to give you a glimpse of how the temple would have been. It has intricate carving all around it. The thick walls have extensively carved lion faces and human figures, probably telling some stories or depicting some scenes. Its corners are carved as braids made of rosettes in different patterns. And there are straight panels with lotus rosettes. There is Amalaka on top of the pillars and Puran Ghatak at its base. The top panel has celestial figures and the panel below that has figures that probably belonged to the deities but are unrecognizable as of now.
There are panels showing dancing men with disproportionately short legs as is the Ganesha figure lying outside the temple. Most of the stones here have been randomly put together and you cannot be sure if they all belonged to the same temple. The temple plan seems to be such that with every step you go higher, placing the Garbh-Griha or the Sanctum Sanctorum at the highest point. It is difficult to guess from the remains the kind of Shikhara or superstructures the temples would have had. But from the location – between Orissa and Khajuraho it can be inferred that it must be in Nagar style.
To reach these temples, you have to go through a set of relatively new temples. That was erected behind an arch telling the name of the place as Shri Siddhnath Ashram, built as late as 2008. There are newer temples with typical white triangular Shikharas standing by the side of these ancient temples. A small makeshift museum houses a few excavated sculptures from the place. Broken sculptures have been completed using mismatched cement. Conservation agencies can definitely do a better job. There is no documentation whatsoever on these sculptures. Even the boards explaining the temples need to be re-painted. And for the tourist from outside the state, it may help if they are written in English as well.
These temples are supposed to be located on the banks of River Maniyari. But I think I missed the river, or it was not close enough to be noticed.
Visitors and devotees can see many statues of holy deities like LORD BRAHMA, LORD SHIVA ,LORD VISHNU AND MAA DURGA.
Devotees use to come pray to Lord Ram Maa Sita ,Laxmanji and Hanumanji also.
Although,Temple is small and placed on the road as it is so beautiful and clean.
Temple people use to follow all covid 19 protocols . Temple is surrounded by Lots of Trees and fresh air as far as environment concern.
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Presiding Deity
Lord Krisna Maa Radha and Goddess Dewrani Jethani 🙏
Timings
Monday to Sunday – 6:30 am to 8:00 pm
The winter season is perfect to visit the place as it is so hot in Summers in Chattisgarh which can cause dificulties to visit.
No entry fee.
Festivals
Rama Navami,Sita Navami, Hanuman Jayanti Vivaha Panchami, Deepavali, Dusshera,Diwali,Krishna Janamashtmi
Navratris, Music Day
Ganesh Chaturthi,Sree Ramanavami, Kartikeya Purnima, Vijayadashami/Punyatithi, Ram Navami,Niiladri Mahodaya
Maha Shivaratri, Shraavana, Kartik Purnima, Bhairava Ashtami
Basic services
Drinking Water Cooler , CCTV Security, Prashada Serving, Puja Samagri stalls etc..
Activities
Open the Darbar gates of Presiding Diety and pay Prayers after Bhagwan Subrabhat Bhauj.
Morning Vedic enchanting and Nature’s welcome (ethnic way).
Vedic Yagya- To purify our inner self for realization and world peace.
Tribute to five basic elements i.e. Land, Water, Sky, Fire and Air.
Pay the last pray of the day in evening after Presiding God Bhauj.
THINGS TO DO
MEDITATION
Discover inner peace and positive energy through the ancient practice of meditation
AYURVEDA
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ASTROLOGY
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ARADHANA and ARCHANA
Devotees and visitors come here to take experience of pure spiritualism and peace as they use to do visit every day and pray to
Lord Krishna and Dewrani-Jethani❤️🙏
Pooja, Aartis and Timing
Basically the Aartis to be perform as per the Concern Shraddhas of devotees and Concern Deities.
Believing Aartis are :
Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva at 6:30AM
Aartis of Goddess Devrani and Jethani at 7:15
Lord Ram Maa Sita Aarti and Pooja at 7:30
Along with Lord Hanuman.
Maa Durga,Maa Laxmi and Lord Ganesha Aarti and Pooja at 7:400AM
Sita Maa – Bhagwan Ram, Hanuman Ji, Krishna ji,Vishnu Bhagwan and Shiv Bhagwan Bhajans etc…
Note:The above timings are common but not accurate!
Nearby Famous Temples
Shiva Mandir
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Mahamaya Mandir
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Hospitals
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Shriram Care Hospital Bilaspur
Concern Police Stations
City Kotwali Police Station Bilaspur
Bilaspur Road, near Gol Bazar, Telipara, Chhattisgarh 495001
077522 22541
Police Station Of Bilha
Belha, Chhattisgarh 495224
Names, phone numbers , photos and brief introduction of Pujaris, Archaks, Mahants and Management Committy.
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Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
The temple is situated on legal site taking care by Govt. and Mandir Community, there is no legal obligation on Temple Property or Temple Schedule, Criteria,Rules etc..
Samajik Sahayat,Goshalas, Sadhus, Sants, Mahants, Famous Dharmik Writers/ Musicians/Dancers/ Craftsmen around the Temple.
Initiattives like Pashu Sewa, Pakshi Sewa, Langar Sewa, Vedic Pathshalas etc Plannings in process.
There is a temple group of some devotees who use to role as band of temple as they do kirtans, Kathas and Narrating sewas time to time.
Mitra Mandal Link for Advice/Guidance*
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Modes of Travel
By air:
Swami Vivekananda Airport or Mana Airport is primary airport serving the state of Chhattisgarh. The airport is located, 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Raipur near Naya Raipur and you can easily get regular flights to Raipur from other major cities of the country.
By road:
Raipur Junction railway station is situated on the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line of the Indian Railways (via Bhusawal, Nagpur, Gondia, Bilaspur, Rourkela, Kharagpur) and there are regular trains from other major cities of the country.
By train:
Raipur is well connected with Sambalpur district of Odisha, Nagpur of Maharashtra and other major cities of the country via regular buses.
Alternate Travelling modes
Tourists can take a cab or a bus from Raipur to reach Bilaspur for the last leg of their journey. Nearest Airport: Swami Vivekanand Airport in Raipur situated 135 km from Bilaspur is the closest airport to the city.
Bilaspur railway station is the busiest railway junction in Chhattisgarh and is well connected to major cities in India such as Kolkata, New Delhi, Roorkee, Puri, Patna, Amritsar, Bhopal, etc. Regular cabs are available for tourists to travel from the railway station to main parts of the city.
Bilaspur by road. National Highways such as NH-130, NH-49, NH-12A connect Bilaspur to Mumbai, Kolkata, Raipur, Ambikapur, Kharagpur, Jabalpur, etc. Bilaspur is well connected to Raipur in Chhattisgarh and neighbouring states, such as Indore, Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, Nagpur in Maharashtra, etc. Mahendra Travels, Royal Travels, and Indore Transport Agency are some of the major tour operators that connect Bilaspur to the rest of the country by road. Apart from the private tour operators, tourists can also board state-run buses and embark on a comfortable journey to Bilaspur.
Journey Suggestion: Tourists often wonder how to reach Apart from the National Highways, Bilaspur is also well connected by the State Highways such as SH-7 and SH-5. The National and State Highways around Bilaspur are four lane roads that are in good pliable conditions. These well-maintained highways ensure a comfortable and speedy journey to Bilaspur.
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Address for Donation and visiting purpose
Dewrani Jethani Mandir
Tala, Chhattisgarh 495224
Visitors Views
Apart from the structural beauty, the divine rituals around the Temple are also the main centres of attraction for devotees. We at Mandir Darshan, we intend to provide you with the tiniest details of every temple and the rituals carried out in the premises. With us as your touring guides of Chattisgarh, you are sure to explore and enjoy every bit of the numinous land. The Data mentioned above as links are taken from Google, YouTube, TripAdvisor, Just Dial, Wikipedia, Google Maps etc,. just for Knowledge purpose. There is no Followers or Money gaining intentions behind that!