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Bhoramdeo Temple Timings

Bhoramdeo Temple is open 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, daily.

Lord Shiva, worshipped as a Shiva Linga · Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh

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Darshan hours (as published)
Reported as approximately 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM in some sources, or a continuous 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM in others · Reported as approximately 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in some sources
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In Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh, Bhoramdeo Temple is a shrine to Lord Shiva, worshipped as a Shiva Linga. It is also known as Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh.

Popularly called the Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh for its intricately carved sculptures, including erotic carvings in the Kama Sutra tradition, making it one of the most architecturally significant medieval temple sites in central India. The temple complex at Chaura village, about 18 km from Kawardha, was built over several centuries by Nagvanshi rulers, with the main stone temple attributed to the Phaninagvanshi kings and predating the Khajuraho temple group.

Chhattisgarh carries a distinct temple identity of its own: A land of ancient Shakti Peethas and tribal devotion, where forested Bastar hills cradle Chhattisgarh's oldest temples and living festival traditions.

Darshan hours and daily worship

SessionTiming (as published)
MorningReported as approximately 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM in some sources, or a continuous 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM in others
EveningReported as approximately 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in some sources

Reported timings differ between travel sites; no official timing source was found, so verify locally before visiting

History and architecture

Built or establishedMain stone temple circa 11th century, with an earlier brick shrine on the site from around the 2nd to 3rd century and later additions such as the Madwa Mahal built in 1349

Architecture

Nagara style with a distinct Gurur-type form, a 60 by 40 foot platform, a mandapa with four central pillars, a 9 by 9 foot sanctum, and three entrance doorways; the tower rises in receding tiers said to echo the Maikal Hill range

History

The temple complex at Chaura village, about 18 km from Kawardha, was built over several centuries by Nagvanshi rulers, with the main stone temple attributed to the Phaninagvanshi kings and predating the Khajuraho temple group. The complex also includes the ruined brick Istaliq temple, an open-air museum of archaeological finds, the Chherki Mahal, and the Madwa Mahal built in 1349 by Ramachandra Dev.

Planning your visit

Entry feeFree entry; nominal fees or donations may apply during festivals, per travel sources
Best time to visitOctober to March, and early morning or evening for cooler weather and better light
NearbyMadwa Mahal, Chherki Mahal, Istaliq brick temple ruins, all within the same complex

How to reach

About 18 km from Kawardha town in Kabirdham district; roughly 116 to 125 km from Raipur, which has the nearest airport and major rail connections

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: Medium. History and architecture are well corroborated, including by the district government site, but exact built century and daily timings vary between sources and could not be pinned to a single authoritative figure

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Frequently asked questions about Bhoramdeo Temple

What is the timing of Bhoramdeo Temple?

Bhoramdeo Temple is open 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, daily. Reported timings differ between travel sites; no official timing source was found, so verify locally before visiting

What are the darshan (visiting) hours at Bhoramdeo Temple?

As published, morning darshan runs Reported as approximately 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM in some sources, or a continuous 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM in others and evening darshan runs Reported as approximately 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in some sources. Reported timings differ between travel sites; no official timing source was found, so verify locally before visiting

Is there an entry fee at Bhoramdeo Temple?

Free entry; nominal fees or donations may apply during festivals, per travel sources

What is the best time to visit Bhoramdeo Temple?

October to March, and early morning or evening for cooler weather and better light

How do I reach Bhoramdeo Temple?

About 18 km from Kawardha town in Kabirdham district; roughly 116 to 125 km from Raipur, which has the nearest airport and major rail connections

Who is the presiding deity at Bhoramdeo Temple?

Lord Shiva, worshipped as a Shiva Linga

What is the history of Bhoramdeo Temple?

The temple complex at Chaura village, about 18 km from Kawardha, was built over several centuries by Nagvanshi rulers, with the main stone temple attributed to the Phaninagvanshi kings and predating the Khajuraho temple group.

What else is worth seeing near Bhoramdeo Temple?

Madwa Mahal, Chherki Mahal, Istaliq brick temple ruins, all within the same complex

Is Bhoramdeo Temple known by any other name?

Yes, it is also called Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh.

How reliable is the information on this Bhoramdeo Temple page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. History and architecture are well corroborated, including by the district government site, but exact built century and daily timings vary between sources and could not be pinned to a single authoritative figure