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Janjgir (Vishnu Temple)

Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh, India

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Overview

The unfinished but exquisitely carved 12th-century Vishnu (Naganeshwar) temple of the Kalachuri era — richly sculpted plinths in a quiet district town.

Why visit: Superb medieval carving on an unfinished masterpiece.

Things to do

›Carved plinth friezes
›Vishnu temple
›Kalachuri art
›Shivrinarayan combo

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

1–2 hrs

Nearby attractions

Within

8.2 km

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