The name of Chhattisgarh is included in the most beautiful states of the country. Drowned in natural beauty, Chhattisgarh is known as the 'Rice Bowl' where there is more than one beautiful place. One of these places is Ambikapur, which is also known as the 'Temple Town' of the state. The town derives its name from Goddess Ambika, who is widely worshiped here. It is one of the oldest cities in the Chhattisgarh region and has many religious places and tourist places. Every year lakhs of tourists reach here for tourism. Looking at the beauty of Ambikapur, it would not be wrong to say that this place is a paradise for nature lovers. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the selected spectacular places of Ambikapur which attract the attention of the viewers. Let's know about these places...

Tatapani
If you are also planning to visit Ambikapur, then you must explore Tatapani. Please tell me that this is a mysterious place not only for Chhattisgarh but also for India. It is said that in Tatapani, naturally hot water keeps coming out from inside the earth. The water in this kund remains warm throughout the year. Along with this, the water of this kund remains warm even in monsoon. Many medicinal properties are found in this water. A huge idol of Lord Bholenath is also installed here.

Mahamaya Temple
Ambikapur is called Temple Town, you can visit many famous temples here. Mahamaya Temple is one of the 52 Shaktipeeths of Sati, hence there is a huge gathering of devotees daily. It is believed that this temple was built in 1050 AD. The architecture of the temple is worth seeing, which greatly impresses the visitors. Maa Durga is the main deity here, whose devotees come from far and wide to seek her blessings. Especially on the days of Navratri, more devotees come here, during this time special events are organized in the temple.

Thinthini Patthar
At a short distance from Ambikapur, there is a wonderful place named Thinthini Pathar. This place is also a famous tourist spot. A large number of tourists come to visit this place amidst the dense forest. It is said about this mysterious tinkling stone that when something is hit on it, it makes a very sweet sound. Which is completely different from the surrounding stones. The local people believe that this stone has divine power. This is the reason that tourists keep coming here every day. The visitors coming here listen to the sound of humming by hitting the stone.

Oxygen Park
The Oxygen Park situated amidst the beautiful forests of Ambikapur is a great place to visit. This beautiful park is positioned on the top of the mountain. That's why tourists come in large numbers to visit this beautiful place. Let us tell you that this park is known for its beautiful scenery. Here you get to see small and big mountains and greenery from all sides. Thousands of varieties of flowers are seen in Oxygen Park. Seeing these flowers, the mind of the tourists also gets satisfied. On the other hand, the beauty of this place is worth seeing in monsoon.

Raksaganda Falls
Rakasgandha Falls is on the banks of the Rihand River. As it is a natural waterfall, you need to check the best time to visit there. You can try to visit during the monsoon season, as the place becomes most lively during that time. It is the perfect place for those who want to spend time on the river bank without being intimidated by anyone. Rakasganda Falls is about 150 km from Ambikapur Railway Station, so you should visit this place only if you have a whole day free as it will take a total of 300 km to and fro.

Jogimara Cave
Apart from the above-mentioned places, you can also plan to visit another popular place here, the Jogimara Caves. These caves are situated in the mountains at a distance of about 40 km from the main city. The caves are believed to date back to 300 BC. You can see ancient paintings and artifacts on the walls of the caves. Pictures of flowers, birds, humans, and animals are made here. Some inscriptions have also been obtained from here, which showed that these could be the world's first love messages.

Upside down water
It is not a commercial tourist destination but is frequented by locals. People come here and experiment with their vehicles. This hill is magnetic and has a good vibe. Here the water flows upwards, which is the specialty of this place. Due to some special effect of magnetic field the water flowing upwards covers a distance of about 60 meters and the height is about 3 feet.

Shivpur Shiv Temple
The sanctum has a Shivalinga surrounded by white marble. The lingam of the Shiva temple is one of the few that has a coiled snake on its top. Nandi is at the entrance. You will find carvings of many gods and goddesses on the walls and pillars of the temple. Shivpur Shiv Temple is about twenty minutes away from Ambikapur Railway Station.

Ramgarh and Sitabengra
Apart from all these places, you can leave for Ramgarh Sitabengra place here. Ramgarh Sitabengra is one of the important places of Ambikapur, which has mythological importance. Lord Rama is believed to have spent some time here with his wife Sita during his exile. Sita Begra is marked as the ancestral abode of Sita. However, there is no exact answer to how much truth is there in these legends. Ramgarh and Sita Bengra are situated at a distance of a few km from each other.

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