Rajnandgaon is a city in Rajnandgaon District, in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. As of the 2011 census the population of the city was 163,122. Rajnandgaon district came into existence on 26 January 1973, as a result of the division of Durg district.
Language
Chhattisgarhi and Hindi are the main spoken languages in Rajnandgaon. Chhattisgarhi is the native language is of this town, besides being followed by Hindi. People from different parts of the country live here, so other languages are also spoken by a majority of people. Some people of the city also speak dialects of Hindi such as Rajisthani and Bastari Chhattisgarh.
Sports
Digvijay Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium and is mainly used for organizing matches of football, cricket and other sports. The stadium hosted four first-class matches [8] in 1988 when Madhya Pradesh cricket team played against Rajasthan cricket team.
Rajnandgaon was earlier known as NURSERY OF HOCKEY The International Hockey Stadium, which is Chhattisgarh's first international astroturf hockey stadium, is spread over an area of nearly 9.5 acres, and was built at an estimated cost of 22 crores. It was dedicated to the public on 17 January 2014 by state Governor Shekhar Dutt and chief minister Raman Singh.
Tourist destinations
Bambleshwari Temple and Barfani dham
A tehsil headquarters, Dongargarh, is the main tourist as well as pilgrimage site of the district. The famous temple of Goddess Bamleshwari, on a hilltop of 1,600 feet (490 m) in the town of Dongargarh, is referred to as Badi Bamleshwari. Another temple, at ground level, is situated about 1/2 km from the main temple complex. This temple is known as Chhoti Bamleshwari. Many hundreds of thousands of people from in and around Chhattisgarh flock to the shrine during the navratris of Kavar (during Dussera) and Chaitra (during Ramnavmi). During these navratris, melas (fairs) which run 24 hours are organised in the premises of the temple.
Another site of interest is the ancient place of Mata Sheetala Devi Shakti Peetha. This temple, which dates from 2200 years ago, lies 1.5 km from the railway station. The Mandir Trust has organised the Mela of Maa Bamleshwari and a lot of devotees visit during Mela period. Chotti mata mandir reconstruction in famous pink sandstone and marble stone. Pragyagiri, a famous Buddhist Vihara is another attraction of this district. Barfani dham at Rajnandgaon town is another place of pilgrims widely visited. Other places are: Ambagarh Chowki, Ambagarh Devi Mandir, Mongara Dem, Sankar Dahara Tipagarh Pahadi.
Places of Interest
1 Shiv Temple Gandai (Tikari Para) Shiva Temple is built in the eastern horizon . This temple is of high quality in terms of architectural art. This temple was constructed in the 13-14th century. 74 Kilometers north
2 Shiv Temple (Newly excavated) Ghatiyari From architectural point of view, the mere establishment and sanctuary remains. This temple was constructed in the 11-12th century. 79 Kilometer
3 Narmada Kund Narmada This is the natural water source (water reservoir). This temple is of the then Maratha Panchayat style. 62 Kilometer
4 Mandeep Khol Thakurtola Here is the natural cave and water source. 85 Kilometer
5 Dongareshwar mahadev Jangalpur Water is flowing through natural caves and rocks at around 100 feet from the surface throughout the year. 65 Kilometer
6 Indira Arts and Music University Khairagarh It is the only music and a fine arts university of India. Archaeological Museum is also established. 39 Kilometer
7 Jagannath Temple Pandadah It was the capital of the Rajnandgaon princely state of Bairagi kings. The famous Lord Jagannath temple is established here. 47 Kilometer
8 Bamleshwari Temple Dongargarh There is a Bumheleshwari temple located in the hill . A grand fair is held in the Shardishya and Vasanthi Navaratri. 40 Kilometer
9 Principate palace Rajnandgaon The princely state-of-the-art grand palace, which is currently being used as Government Digvijay College. In the later part of the palace, the Triveni museum is established and the palace is covered with a lake. 0 Kilometer
10 Natural cave Ambagarh Chowki This place is located at a distance of 13-14 kms from Ambagadh Chauki Tehsil headquarter. There is a natural cave and lake lion pond. 40 Kilometer
11 Archaeological Museum Rajnandgaon Founded in 31/08/1977, the Archeology Association formed in Rajnandgaon district, whose registration number 44, is dated 07/08/1980. This is a senior institution in the archaeological institutions formed in the state. This is a important organization approved, guided and funded by the then Commissioner,Archeology & Museums, Government of Madhya Pradesh . 0 Kilometer
12 Mukti Bodh Parisar Rajnandgaon Nationally renowned literary personalities, who grew up in the district, Even after the existence of Sarvee Shri Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh, Padumlal Pannalal Bakshi and Baldev Prasad Mishra, this area was still completely neglected in the field of literature. The famous Burhan Bagh, situated near Digvijay College, was developed as a Triveni complex, which is currently built on the basis of beautification. In such a beautiful place, what will be in the counting cities of the state, where two or two ponds are surrounded The Earth-Volume page part has been set up on a Mukti Bodh complex, showing the historical background. 0 Kilometer
13 Triveni museum Rajnandgaon There is three sections on the upper floor of the Triveni Museum. His northern section where Muktibodh used to live. His literature is the location of sadhana and the curved ladder which he has mentioned in his compositions in this northern section. 0 Kilometer
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