Situated right in the center of Chhattisgarh, it is a major producer of foodgrains. Janjgir is the city of Maharaja Jajawalya Dev of the Kulchury dynasty, and the Vishnu Mandir here reflects its golden past. The Hasdeobango irrigation project seeks to cover three fourths of the state.

Vishnu Mandir

The kings of the Hayhay dynasty began construction of this temple, in 2 parts, in the 12 th century, but did not complete it, and the still incomplete temple can be seen near Bhima Talab.

Pithampur Shiv Mandir

Also known as Kaleshwarnath Mandir, this is on the banks of the river Hasdeo. A 10 day fair is organized here during Mahashivratri. Every year, on Rang Panchami, Naga saints participate in the enactment of the marriage procession of Lord Shiva.

Madanpurgarh Devi Mandir

This temple is also on the banks of the Hasdeo river. The festival of Navratri is celebrated here every year.

Ghatadai (Paharia) Tripur Sundar Devi

This temple, dedicated to Tripur Sundar Devi, is surrounded by forests and mountains.

Kanhara

A beautiful picnic spot situated on the banks of the Lilagar river.

Shivarinarayan Laxminarayan Temple

This 11 th century Vaishnava temple was built by the kings of the Hayhay dynasty on the banks of the Mahanadi river, at Shivarinarayan Nagar. It is believed that Shabri Ashram, mentioned in the epic Ramayana, was located here. During Magh Purnima a fair is organized here.

Kharud Nagar Laxmaneshwar Temple

The locals believe this temple was built by and named after laxman, the younger brother of Lord Rama, the central character of the epic Ramayana.

Dewarghata

The confluence of the Mahanadi, Lilagar and Shivnath rivers, this is a popular picnic spot.

Turridham Shiva Temple

A 3 day mela (fair) is organized at this temple every year on Mahashivratri.

Damudhara (Rishabtirth)

This has has natural waterfalls, caves, the Ram-Janki Temple, Radha-Krishan Temple and Rishavdev Temple.

Adbhar Ashtbhuji Temple

This is an ancient temple of Goddess Devi with eight hands. The Jyoti Kalash are lit here on Navaratri.

Chandrahasini Devi Temple

Situated on the banks of the Mahanadi river, this is popular as both a pilgrimage place as well as a tourist spot. A big mela (fair) is organized here every year on the eve of Navaratri.

The nearest airport is at state capital Raipur, about 175 km away.

Janjgir, the district headquarter, is on National Highway 200, 65 km from Bilaspur.