Rājīvalocana Mandir
The Prayāg of Chhattisgarh
⭐ Why it is famous
An 8th-century Viṣṇu temple at the meeting of three rivers, host of the Rajim Kumbh Kalp fair each Māgha.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built by the Nala and Somavamshi kings; the twelve carved pillars of the maṇḍapa are among the oldest in the region.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 20:00
- Ārati 07:00 and 19:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Kuleshwar Mahadev sits mid-river opposite
- Māgha Pūrṇimā fair lasts a fortnight
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Rājīvalocana Mandir, Rajim, GariabandRaipur Jn (R) — 45 km
Rajim bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Raipur (RPR) — 45 km
Buses from Raipur (45 km) on the Gariaband road.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Guesthouses in Rajim
- Hotels in Raipur
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Kuleshwar Mahadev
- Triveni Sangam ghāṭs
- Sirpur ruins
📅 Best time to visit
November–February