Khallari Mandir Raipur, Chhattisgarh

The temple of Khallari Mata where Bhima and Hidimba got married, know its history

Many temples and such cities in India are associated with Ramayana and Mahabharata. One of these temples is the temple of Mata Khallari located in Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. It is said about this temple that Mahabali Bhima and demonic Hidimba were married here. After which the temple of Mata Khallari was built here. Let’s know some more special things related to the temple… ..

This temple of Mata Khallari is located about 24 kilometers away from Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. This temple is built on a high hill. In ancient times, this place was known as Khalwatika. Please tell that for the darshan of Mother, devotees have to cross about 850 stairs.

Please tell that there is also a temple of a small Khallari Mata near the temple of Mata Khallari and both temples have a grand fair during Navratri.

It is said that during the Mahabharata period, a demon named Hidimb used to live here and he also had a sister Hidimba. At the same time, when Mahabali Bhima once came to rest at this place, Hindiba was fascinated to see him.

But then there was a war with Hidimb demons and Bhima. In which the demon died. After this, on the orders of Mata Kunti, Bhima married demonic Hindiba.

After this incident, this place also came to be known as Bhimkhoj. Please tell that apart from this temple, Bhima Chulha, Bhima’s boat place is also present here.

At the same time, the local people say that there is a cave near the temple in which there was a mark of the finger of Goddess Mata. Therefore, devotees have deep faith in the temple.

At the same time, according to the local public public, Khallari Mata was inhabited in this village. Here Mata used to come in the market in Khallari after taking the form of a girl. Meanwhile, a Banjara, who came to the fair, became fascinated by the mother and reached the hill, following her. Due to which the mother became badly angry and she cursed Banjare and converted her into a stone and he herself sits there.