Sparkling beauty

Chhattisgarh has many examples of architectural arts in its zenith. The beauty of ancient temples here is not less than Khajuraho and Konark in any sense. The temples of the temples here are alive. A place named Kavdhada, situated on the picturesque coast of Sakri, about 116 kilometers north of Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur, is surrounded by natural beauty and ancient civilization within itself. This place has the distinction of being the headquarters of Kabirdham district. The Rajmahal of the Kavardhya principality, which displays the glorious tradition of ancient history, still stands on its grandeur.

Located in the heart of the picturesque forests surrounded by Macauli mountain ranges, located 18 km from Kavardha, the Bhormadev temple group is known as the tourist destination of religious and archaeological importance. This area of ​​Bhormadev was the capital of the Phani Nagvanshi rulers, who ruled here from the 9th century AD to the 14th century. Bhormadev temple was built in the 11th century by the king of Laxman Dev, during the reign of Gopal Dev, the sixth ruler of the Phani Nagvans.

Bhormadev Temple is built on the edge of a beautiful and huge lake, the mountain ranges and the green valleys spread around the heart of the tourists. Bhormadev temple is basically a Shiva temple. It is said that another form of Shiva was the Devasay Dev of the Bhoramdeo Gond community, which is known as this place. At the time of Nagavanshi rulers, all the religions received equal importance, which was a living example of Shaiva, Vaishnava, Buddhist and Jain statues found near this place.

The architectural style of the Bhormadev Temple is of Chandel style and the subject matter of the construction plan is similar to the Khajuraho and the Sun Temple, due to which it is also known as 'Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh'. Various statues have been engraved in the three parallel order on the outer walls of the temple, the main of which is the display of various leelages of Shiva. With the various incarnations of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu and the deities of Goddess Govardhan, it is the marking of Shrikrishna. Jain is also marking the pilgrims. On the third level heroes, dancers, players, warriors, captivating couples and heroes depicting work artists are also marking in great artistic manner, Through which the household life established in the society has been expressed. Looking at female men while dancing, it is an impression that people were interested in choreography in this region even in the 11th-12th centuries. Apart from these, there are also some marks of animals, which are primarily the statues of gaj and shardul (lion). Statues of various goddesses, sati columns and inscriptions have been collected in the temple premises, which were obtained from the excavation of this area. With this, the ancient Shiva Temple, which is built by a brick on the left side of the temples, is also situated in Bhignavastha. By looking at the said temple, it can be said that there was a tradition of temples built of bricks in that period too. Sati columns and inscriptions have been collected which were obtained from the excavation of this area. With this, the ancient Shiva Temple, which is built by a brick on the left side of the temples, is also situated in Bhignavastha. By looking at the said temple, it can be said that there was a tradition of temples built of bricks in that period too. Sati columns and inscriptions have been collected which were obtained from the excavation of this area. With this, the ancient Shiva Temple, which is built by a brick on the left side of the temples, is also situated in Bhignavastha. By looking at the said temple, it can be said that there was a tradition of temples built of bricks in that era.

Located one kilometer from Bhoramdev Temple, another Shiva temple is located near Chaura Gram which is known as the Madva Mahal or the Dalhadeva Temple. The said temple was built in 1349 AD by the phaninagvanshi ruler Ram Chandra Dev. He built the said temple in the celebration of his marriage. Haiyavanshi Princess Ambika Devi was married. Mandwa means Mandapa, which is made in the celebration of marriage. The temple is also known as the Mandva or Dulhadeva Temple. On the exterior walls of the temple, 54 Gemini sculptures have been marked with very artistry, which show inner love and beauty. Through it, efforts have been made to show the intimacy of the household life established in the society.

Another Shiva Temple is situated on the southwest side of the Bhormadev Temple, one kilometer away, which is known as Chirki Mahal. The construction of this temple was also done in the 14th century during the phaninagavanshi rule. It is said that the said temple was constructed after dedicating to the shepherds who shepherd the goat. The goat is called a knife in local dialect. The temple is built by bricks. All the other walls except the doors of the temple are without decoration. The smell coming from the body of goats near the temple keeps coming continuously. This temple has also been declared as protected monuments by Archeology Department.

Bhormadev is the important tourist destination of Chhattisgarh. Bhoramdeo, with tribal culture, architecture and natural beauty, is an attraction for the country and the foreign tourists. Every year, in the month of March, the boramdev festival is organized by the state government in a very gorgeous form, in which there are wonderful views of art and culture.