Rajiv Lochan Temple, Rajim

Triveni sangam town called the ‘Prayag of Chhattisgarh’ with ancient Vishnu shrine.

दर्शन महत्व: Rajim Kumbh draws locals; still under-visited by national travellers.

यात्रा का सर्वश्रेष्ठ समय: Oct–Mar

History

Rajiv Lochan at Rajim, Chhattisgarh, is an ancient Vishnu temple at a triveni sangam called the Prayag of Chhattisgarh. The Rajim Kumbh draws regional pilgrims to this Mahanadi-side kshetra.

Legends

• Rajiv-lochan (lotus-eyed) Vishnu is the presiding form; the sangam of Mahanadi, Pairi, and Sondur is itself the tirtha.