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Balaji Temple is situated at the center of the city, Raipur. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Balaji Temple lies in the pictures adorning the walls of the temple. These pictures depict the life of Lord Rama. The idol of Lord Balaji has ‘shaligrams’ placed near it. Shaligrams are considered to be symbols of Lord Vishnu and it is believed that these shaligrams were found floating in the river Gandaki in Nepal.
Balaji Temple, Raipur
HistoryEdit
Balaji Temple dedicated to Lord Balaji was built in 1610 A.D. by Shri Balbhadra Dasji and Shri Bhosleji.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Thakurji Ice Cream And Cold Drinks ; 0 ; Ph/M – Ashok Nagar, Durga Chowk ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Raipur is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Raipur by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.
Bus : Chhattisgarh State buses connect Raipur with all neighboring cities in Ranakpur. Raipur is 13 Kms from Barauda, 40 Kms from Durg, 76 Kms from Patewa, 79 Kms from Bhatapara, 113 Kms from Bilaspur, 284 Kms from Jagdalpur, 301 Kms from Dhanpunji and is linked through Chhattisgarh State Road Transport Corporation (CSRTC) and some private travel services.
Train : It has its own Railway Station named as Raipur Railway Station which is connected to the major cities of Chhattisgarh State. It is well connected with the cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kota, and Jaipur etc. Raipur Railway Station : 0771-2331101, 2331106.
Air : It has its own Domestic Airport named as Swami Vivekananda Airport is located about 15 km away from the heart of the city. It is well connected with major cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Indore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai,Jaipurand Delhi etc. via Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways and Jet Lite. Swami Vivekananda Airport : 077 12 418167.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before Puchasing Any Product Confirm The Price Form Local People.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room – 0771-4247191, 0771-4247192, 0771-4247193.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
