			Khallarimatha Temple

			Sweth Ganga of Bhamhini

			Godhara of Daldali

			Chandi Temple of Birkoni

			Chandi Temple of Guchapali


	Tourist/Holy Places in Mahasamund
	The Mahasamund is famous for its traditional background. The region, once capital of 'South Kosal' ruled by 'Somavansiya Emperors', was also a centre of learning. Large number of temples here, with its natural and devine beauty, was always a visitors delight. The temples and the fairs/festivals has become the part and pascel of peoples daily life.

	Khallarimatha Temple

Khallarimatha temple is on the hilltop forest of Khallari village situated about 25 km southside of Mahasamund. Every year during Navrathri the devotees throng to visit the Goddess and to participate in the annual fair(mela) scheduled on the Full Moon day of chaitra month every year. It is believed that during the MAHABHARAT ERA the PANDAV visited this hilltop, and the reason for this belief is the footprint of BHIM visible on this hill.

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	Sweth Ganga of Bhamhini

In the village of Bamhini about 10 km. west of Mahasamund Swethganga is situated. There is a spring gushed from the flagstone pit, with constant flow in to the river from this pit (KHUND). Adjacent to this there is an old temple of LORD SHIVA. The Mela is celebrated during FULLMOON of Maghi month and on the day of Mahasivarathri. During Sravan month the devotees called "Bolbum Kawariya" comes here in groups & after taking bath, takes two pot full of water from the spring and tying the two pots on both end of the stick, which is called the Kawar, carry this water on their shoulder and walk to Sirpur village situated about 50 km. away from this place uttering the slogan BOLBUM throughout this distance. The water thus carried will be showered on the SIVLINGA at Gandheswar Mahadeva temple at Sirpur.The Sean at Sirpur at that time will be similar to minibaijnath dham.

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	Godhara of Daldali

About 10 km. eastside of Mahasamund there is a place called Daldali there is an old Siva temple & godhara.The water flows constantly from the godhara. The village Daldali's northeast side is covered by beautiful forest. During the m months of Sravan and Poush devotees in great numbers offer prayers here. During FULLMOON of Poush Mela is celebrated here. Tourists also visit this place.

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	Chandi Temple of Birkoni

The Chandi temple is in village Birkoni on N.H.6 & about 10 km. north of Mahasamund. The construction of the temple is in progress. During Navarathri of Chaitr & Kuwar the devotees offer the light igniting.

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	Chandi Temple of Guchapali

Guchhapali village is about 40 km. south side of Mahasamund. The Chandi temple having natural mega idol of Devi Chandi is situated in this village. The Mela is celebrated during Navarathri of Chaitra month.

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