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Malhar (Ancient Temple Town)

Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India

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Overview

A 2,000-year archaeological town of Pataleshwar and Dindeshwari temples, a site museum and mounds from the Kalachuri and earlier ages near Bilaspur.

Why visit: Layered antiquity from the Satavahanas to the Kalachuris.

Things to do

›Pataleshwar temple
›Dindeshwari shrine
›Site museum
›Ancient mounds

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free–₹25

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half day

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