hamar chhattisgarh : Siddheshwar Temple, Balodabazar

This ancient Siddheshwar Temple of lord mahadev is situated at 70 km distance from Raipur at Palari village on Raipur-Baloda Bazar road, on the bank of Balsamund pond. This is believed that it was built at 7th-8th century. This brick built temple is faces west direction. Goddesses Ganga and Yamuna are standing in tribhang mudra on the doorjamb of the temple, which is highly decorated with depiction of Trideva (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva).

A Shiva Linga named "Siddheshwar" is installed in grarbhgrih. This temple is decorated with Kirtimukha motif and figures of elephants, Ganesha and lions are shown in chaitya window. This is a fine specimen of existing brick temples in Chhattisgarh.

How to Reach Siddheshwar Temple 

By Road : This temple is situated in Raipur Baloda Bazar Road, buses are taxi are available.

By Train : To visit this place, nearest railway station is Raipur.

By Air : Nearest Airport is Raipur (Swami Vivekanand International Airport Raipur, approx 75 km from the place. Buses and taxis are available.