Venkateswara Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Maa Danteshwari Airport (JGB) is the nearest airport. It has started daily flight services to Raipur and Hyderabad, operated by Alliance Air.

• By train

  Jagdalpur railway station (JDB) is the nearest station. Trains connect it to Howrah, Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam.

Why devotees come here

Venkateswara Temple stands in Jagdalpur, the gateway to Bastar in southern Chhattisgarh. It is dedicated to Venkateshwara, an incarnation of Vishnu, and draws visitors from across the world. Its architecture mixes South Indian and Odisha styles.

Sri Venkateshwara Swami Temple in Jagdalpur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Venkateshwara, an incarnation of Vishnu. Devotees believe he is responsible for keeping everything running smoothly and safely in nature. Its spiritual essence lies in that devotion, and the temple attracts visitors from across the world.

The architecture is one of its most remarkable features. It mixes South Indian and Odisha styles, a combination rarely seen elsewhere in India. Visitors can see both regional styles in the temple's design. As you approach the entrance, a towering gopuram rises above you, decorated with intricate carvings of gods and goddesses.

The temple stands in Jagdalpur, the administrative headquarters of Bastar district and division in southern Chhattisgarh. Jagdalpur is a city in southern Chhattisgarh state and is known as the gateway to Bastar. Visitors can join the daily aarti, with devotional singing and chanting.

Tips for your visit

• The official page recommends visiting during Brahmotsavam or Vaikunta Ekadashi, when the temple is lit with decorations and thousands of lights.
• The temple closes from 1 PM to 4 PM, so spend the afternoon at Chitrakote Falls or another sight.

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