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Arang (Bhand Deul & Temple Town)

Arang, Chhattisgarh, India

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Overview

The 'town of temples' east of Raipur — the 11th-century Jain Bhand Deul, the Bhagwan Mahavir and Mahamaya temples and old tanks of a Kalachuri-era centre.

Why visit: A dense cluster of medieval temples on the Ram Van Gaman road.

Things to do

›Bhand Deul Jain temple
›Mahamaya temple
›Old tanks
›Ram Van Gaman lore

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–400

Duration

Half day

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16.6 km

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