Mahāmāyā Devī, Ratanpur
Half Śakti Pīṭha of the Kalachuri capital
⭐ Why it is famous
One of the region's most revered Devī shrines, with Mahālakṣmī and Mahāsarasvatī enshrined together.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Founded by Kalachuri king Ratnadeva I in the 11th century; Ratanpur was the Kalachuri capital of Dakshin Kosala.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 21:00
- Ārati 06:30 and 19:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Jyoti kalaśa lit through both Navarātris
- Small, quick queues except in Navarātri
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Mahāmāyā Devī, Ratanpur, Ratanpur, BilaspurBilaspur Jn (BSP) — 25 km
Ratanpur bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Raipur (RPR) — 140 km
On NH-130 north of Bilaspur; buses every 20 minutes.
🪔 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
- Dharmaśālās at Ratanpur
- Hotels in Bilaspur
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Ratanpur fort
- Khuntaghat dam
- Achanakmar reserve
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–March