Chhattisgarh is one of the most beautiful states of the country. Chhattisgarh, full of natural beauty, is known as the 'rice bowl' where there are many beautiful places. One of these places is Ambikapur, which is also called the 'temple town' of the state. The name of this city is derived from Goddess Ambika, who is worshipped here on a large scale. 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 wonderful places of Ambikapur which attract the attention of the audience. Let's know about these places...

Tatapani
If you are also planning to visit Ambikapur, then you must explore Tatapani. Let us tell you that this is a mysterious place not only for Chhattisgarh but also for India. It is said that hot water keeps coming out naturally from inside the earth in Tatapani. The water in this pond remains hot throughout the year. Along with this, the water of this pond remains hot even during monsoon. Many medicinal properties are found in this water. A huge statue 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, so there is a huge gathering of devotees here every day. It is believed that this temple was built in 1050 AD. The architecture of the temple is worth seeing, which impresses the visitors a lot. Maa Durga is the main goddess here, devotees come from far and wide to get her blessings. Especially during the days of Navratri, more devotees come here, during this time special events are organized in the temple.

Thinthini Pathar

A mysterious place named Thinthini Pathar is present at a short distance from Ambikapur. This place is also a famous tourist spot. A large number of tourists come to visit this place amidst dense forest. It is said about this mysterious Thinthini stone that when it is hit with something, it produces a very sweet sound. Which is completely different from the stones present around. Local people believe that this stone has divine power. This is the reason why tourists keep coming here every day. The visitors coming here hit the stone and listen to the humming sound.

Oxygen Park

Oxygen Park, situated amidst the beautiful forests of Ambikapur, is a very good place to visit. This beautiful park is situated on the top of the mountain. Therefore, 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 found in Oxygen Park. The mind of tourists is also satisfied by seeing these flowers. At the same time, the beauty of this place is worth seeing during monsoon.

Rakasganda Falls

Rakasganda Falls is on the banks of the Rihand River. Because it is a natural waterfall, you have to check the best time to visit there. You can try to go there during the monsoon season, as at that time the place becomes the most lively. This is the perfect place for those who want to spend time on the river bank without being scared of anyone. Rakasganda Falls is about 150 kilometers 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 kilometers to come and go.

Jogimara Cave
Apart from the above mentioned places, you can plan a trip to another popular place here, Jogimara Cave. These caves are located in the mountains at a distance of about 40 km from the main city. The caves are believed to belong to 300 BC. You can see ancient paintings and artifacts on the walls of the caves. There are pictures of flowers, birds, humans and animals here. Some inscriptions have also been found from here, which revealed that these could be the world's first love messages.

Upside-down water
This is not a commercial tourist destination, but local people often come here. People come here and experiment with their vehicles. This hill is actually magnetic and has a good pull. The water flows upwards here, which is the specialty of this place. Due to some special effect of the magnetic field, the water flows upwards covering a distance of about 60 meters and the height is about 3 feet.

Shivpur Shiva Temple
There is a Shivling in the sanctum sanctorum which is surrounded by white marble. The Shivlinga of the Shiv temple is one of the few that has a statue of a coiled snake on top. There is Nandi at the entrance. You will find carvings of many gods and goddesses on the walls and pillars of the temple. Shivpur Shiv Mandir is about twenty minutes away from Ambikapur railway station.

Ramgarh and Sitabengra

Apart from all these places, you can head towards the Ramgarh Sitabengra site here. Ramgarh Sitabengra is one of the important places in Ambikapur that has mythological significance. It is believed that Lord Rama spent some time here with his wife Sita during his exile. Sita Bengra is marked as Sita's ancestral residence. However, there is no exact answer to how much truth is there in these legends. Ramgarh and Sita Bengra are located at a distance of a few km from each other.

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