From the mesmerizing historical structures and the scenic sights of nature to busy market streets filled with colorful fabrics and heaps of Doobraj rice grains emanating a delectable aroma, Bilaspur is anything but mundane.
Every nook and corner here is infused with energy and bustle that characterizes the very spirit of the city. While embracing the pace that accompanies an emerging commercial hub, it continues to guard its rich cultural legacy with pride.
It is here that the ancient city of forts and temples meets the upcoming ultramodern space of business and industries. Enticing travelers with its many wonders, Bilaspur is indeed a fascinating destination. Situated on the banks of the river Arpa, Bilaspur is one of Chhattisgarh's most important cities.
Playing a dynamic role in its political, economic and industrial scenario, it is considered to be the lifeline of the state. Bilaspur has been considered to be a prominent city right from the medieval ages when it was ruled by the Kalchuri dynasty. It is, today, the commercial and cultural hub of Chhattisgarh.
If historical sites capture your interest, Bilaspur is the place for you. The city boasts of several ancient monuments and sites of archeological importance. Age-old temples, known for their religious significance as well as architectural beauty can be found here in abundance. The scenic natural beauty characterized by rivers and green landscapes add to the appeal of Bilaspur. The glorious past of the place made it a prime candidate for historians and archeologist.
The fort of Ratanpur has been taken up for restoration by the Archeological Survey of India. The findings here put it on the national archeological map. The ruins of the fort, the palace Badal Mahal and some of the old temples can still be seen here. The founder of Ratanpur, King Ratnadev also built the Mahamaya temple. The temple has the dual idol of goddesses - Saraswati and Laxmi.
Mahamaya temple has gained recognition as a Sidh Peeth and is the most popular religious places in the Chhattisgarh state. Talagaon is a small quite village, on the banks of Maniyari river. It is situated about 30 kms from Bilaspur, off the Bilaspur-Raipur Highway. This village came to limelight and got registered on the tourist map when the ancient picturesque Deorani-Jethani temples on the banks of the river were excavated. As for the rest of the temple, though the structures of the temples are not in very good shape whatever remains is evidence enough speaking volumes of the past magnificence of these temples.
The carvings and statues on the walls of the temple depict stories of Lord Shiva and the entrances of the temples have several artistic statues of the deities.
Off late, the area around the temples has been developed into a beautiful park keeping in view of the tourist traffic that the place has started attracting. New carvings are being done on the walls along the banks of river. The project was started on by Indian former Prime Minister Mr.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee. NTPC Limited has helped this town in developing by providing business prospective in that area and by providing education, healthcare facilities. Malhar Situated about 30 kms from Bilaspur City, today Malhar is an important archaelogical site.
The temples dating back to the 10th and 11th century have been excavated and salvaged here. Besides this, there are several sites here that have been marked for excavation by the Archaeology Department. Malhar used to be an important center during the Kulchuri regime. The archaelogical department has setup a museum where the many artifacts recovered during the excavations have been displayed.
Bilaspur district was constiuted in Bilaspur municipality was constituted in Famines in Bilaspur district before were recorded by British administration in , , , and In and , the rains failed almost completely, accompanied with severe distress, migration and desertion of villages. After famine, there was prosperity for next 25 years; but in there was a very poor harvest, followed in by a complete failure of crops, and severe famine prevailed through the year In , mortality rate was as high as dying of one in every group of six people.
Famine of was followed by two favorable years; but in monsoon failed completely and rice crop was wholly destroyed. Guru Ghasidas, started a religious movement Satnamis meaning the worshippers of Satnam between and primarily around Sonakhan forests.
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