Faneshwar Nath/Fanikeshwar Mahadev, Fingeshwar Chhattisgarh

The famous temple of Phanikeshwar Nath Mahadev is located in Fingeshwar in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh. This temple is quite ancient. And is full of amazing views of its structure and artwork. Devotees are waiting to see it. Devotees come to the court of Bhole Baba. And Bhole Baba fulfills everyone’s wishes. According to the belief of the people, Ram ji had passed through this route during his exile at this place and Mother Sita had worshiped Lord Shiva and performed water anointment of Lord Shiva in this temple. Therefore it is also known as Panchkosi Dham.

A huge crowd gathers here every year on Sawan Somwari and Mahashivratri. In the month of Sawan, there is a gathering of Kawariyas in Baba’s court. In which devotees from far and wide anoint Baba with water.It is said that this temple was built during the era of Kuleshwar Mahadev of Rajim. And it is also believed that this temple was built on the night of six months. Many ancient idols are kept in the temple. The main one among these is the statue of Chaturmukhi Ganesh ji and Bhairav ​​Baba. It seems that all the idols have emerged from the womb of Mother Earth. Some statues are in a broken state. Baba’s riding Nandi is seated in front of Bhole Baba’s Shivalinga. Many statues are carved all around the temple. In which dancing couples and some Mithun idols are made. The stone carvings of the temple are quite amazing. There is another temple in front of the temple complex.

Among these, Ram temple with five peaks, Hanuman temple etc. are prominent. Phanikeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple is built in Nagar style. And this temple has been preserved by the Archeology Department.

Special:- This village was one of the 36 ancient forts of Chhattisgarh. This is a very ancient city. If you have special interest in ancient and ancient things then you should definitely come to Fingeshwar once, here you will see what the king’s palace was like and what was the artwork of that time. You will enjoy seeing all this together

Even today the king’s palace is present in that village with its old memories.

Shahi Dussehra Fingeshwar

Even today the festival of Dussehra is celebrated with great pomp and show. Which is called Shahi Dussehra. This includes the descendants of the king. And the gods and goddesses of your clan Worship is done with great rituals. At the time of Dussehra, the king goes to the place of the village deities. In this procession, some people carry old weapons and accompany them in the procession of the king. Which is worth seeing. And on the day of Dussehra, the entire village is decorated like a bride. The scene there looks like a huge fair, people come from far and wide to see this Sahi Dussehra.