Chhattisgarh
Tourist Place in Raipur
| Location: | Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 45°C,29°C: Winter:27°C, 10°C |
| STD Code: | 0771 |
| Best Times: | October to February |
| Attractions: | Rajim, Vivekananda ashram, Budhapara Lake,Mahakoshal Art Gallery |
| Language: | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi, Local dialects |
Rajim
Rajim is situate at ok km away from raipur, on the banks of the Mahanadi river, this was once an important urban centre. It has a fine group of temples, of which the main one (Rajivalochana Temple) is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Vivekananda ashram
Vivekananda ashram is an important place of tourist interest for those who seek spiritual enlightenment and is a branch of the mission inaugurated by Swami Vivekananda in the year 1897. The organization works on the principles of ideologies that are based on renunciation and self-emancipation and attempts to achieve the overall well being of the world.
Budhapara Lake
Budhapara Lake is a magnificent lake and is also one of the prime tourist attractions in Raipur. The lake was built by the Kalchuri emperor King Brahmadeo around 1402 AD.
Mahakoshal Art Gallery
Mahakoshal Art Gallery is one of the most important among the tourist attractions in Raipur and is in an octagonal shape situated near D.K. Hospital. This gallery exhibits some of the attention grabbing art works of the locals.
Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum
This museum is located near the D K Hospital in Raipur and was established by Raja Mahant Ghasidas of Rajnandgaon in the year1875. The museum has two floors featuring five galleries and features different sections including archaeology, anthropology and natural history.
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