Gariaband District
CHHATTISGARH
Beneficiary Oriented Solution - State
Public distribution
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Gariaband District is one of the nine new districts formed in Chhattisgarh, operational from January 1, 2012. Gariaband district was carved out of Raipur district and has its headquarters at Gariaband town. Dhamtari and Mahasamund are the neighbours district.
Project Details
Brief Background
During the British period Gariaband was part of Mahasamund tehsil and was initially known as Bindranawagarh tehsil. To improve administrative access for the public the area was later subdivided into several sub-tehsils including Fingeshwar Chhura Deobhog and Mainpur. Although there is limited documentation available regarding the history of Bindranawagarh oral traditions and some historical evidence suggest that the region was once governed by tribal kings and landlords. Bindranawagarh and Gariaband served as the primary administrative centers during this time. In 1901 the Gond tribal kings shifted their capital to Chhura marking a significant point in the region?s governance history.
Objective
The history of Gariaband district begins with the ancient temples of Rajim a town of great religious and historical significance. Situated at the confluence of the Mahanadi Pairi and Sondhur rivers Rajim is renowned for its stunning temples particularly the famous Vishnu Temple known as Rajiv Lochan Temple.
Benefits
The Rajiv Lochan Temple a key attraction is believed to have been constructed in the 14th or 15th century. Its architectural layout includes a worship room and a porch with two rows of pillars supporting the structure. The temple stands on a platform measuring 18 meters in length 8 meters in width and 2.5 meters in height while the temple pavilion stretches 12 meters long and 5 meters wide. The main deity is a quadrilateral statue of Vishnu bearing all the traditional symbols associated with the god.
Implementation Methodology
Within the temple there are two inscriptions from different periods one of which likely dates back to the 8th or 9th century further underscoring its ancient roots. Surrounding the Rajiv Lochan Temple are seven other beautiful and sacred temples making the area a hub of religious devotion. Some of the notable temples in Rajim include the Kuleshwar Temple which features a narrow porch and intricately designed standing pillars and the relatively more modern Rajeshwar Daneshwar Jagannath and Ram temples which add to the spiritual atmosphere of this historically rich town.Implementing Agency Details
Name of implement agency
NIC
