Temple Details

Mahamaya Temple   Ambikapur


About Mahamaya Temple

Mahamaya Temple was built by the king Ratansen of the Kalachuri Dynasty in 1050 AD. This temple is situated towards the east of Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh. The main deity  here in this temple is the Goddess Durga. Theis temple is well-maintained by a body of organised administrators., who look after the administration of different religious sites in the town.

Sidh Shakti Peeth Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir Trust is engaged in supervising the financial and managerial activities in the temple. The best time to visit this temple is during Durga Puja and Navratri., when the temple is decorated with lights. Tourists can board a take train till Anuppur Junction Railway Station to visit this beautiful temple in Ambikapur.
 Ambikapur was the capital of the Princely state of Surguja before Indian Independence. The name of the city is derived from the Hindu goddess Ambika (Mahamaya) Devi, who is the central figure of worship in the area. Ambikapur is one of the largest cities in Chhattisgarh.

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