It is located in Raipur's old fort area on the banks of the river Khaaroon,
near Maharajbandh temple. The presiding deity is known as Mahamaya - a
goddess with all the good qualities, supposed to be a combination of the
powers of Vishnu and Shiva. She is also known as Durga and Mahishasura
Mardini or Jagdambe. This temple originally belonging to the Kalchuri
era has been renovated later. Nearby is the Samleswari temple dedicated
to Goddess Samlai.
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