Mahamaya Temple is temple dedicated to dual Goddess Lakshmi & Saraswati, located in Ratanpur and is one of the 52 Shakti Peethas, shrines of Shakti, the divine feminine, spread across India.Ratanpur is a small city, full of temples and ponds, situated around 25 km from district Bilaspur of Hamar chhattisgarh.
History
Built in the 12–13th century, the temple is dedicated to the Goddess Mahamaya.Kalachuri dynasty of Tripuri (near Mandala, Madhya Pradesh, India) was a powerful dynasty of Hindu Kings. One section of this dynasty called as Haihai, which ruled Mahakoshal and Chhattisgarh from 9th century to 18th century.This temple was built during the reign of Kalchuri King Ratnadev I, founder of Haihaiyavansi Kingdom having its capital at Ratanpur.
History
Built in the 12–13th century, the temple is dedicated to the Goddess Mahamaya.Kalachuri dynasty of Tripuri (near Mandala, Madhya Pradesh, India) was a powerful dynasty of Hindu Kings. One section of this dynasty called as Haihai, which ruled Mahakoshal and Chhattisgarh from 9th century to 18th century.This temple was built during the reign of Kalchuri King Ratnadev I, founder of Haihaiyavansi Kingdom having its capital at Ratanpur.
It is believed that the temple was built at the spot where the king Ratandev I had darshan of council of goddess Kali. Originally the temple was for three goddesses viz Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. Later, Maha Kali left the old temple. Still later, a new (current) temple was built by king Bahar Sai which was for goddess Maha Lakshmi and goddess Maha Saraswati. This temple was built in vikram samvat 1552 (1492 AD).There are ponds near the temple. There are also temples of Shiva and Hanuman within the campus. Traditionally Mahamaya is the Kuldevi of Ratanpur state.
How to Reach
Nearest Railway Station :Bilaspur Jn.(Approx. 25 Km )
Nearest Airport : Swami Vivekanand Airpot,Raipur (Approx. 157 Km )
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