Bhoramdeo Mandir, Kawardha
Local legends suggest that the name “Bhoramdeo” may stem from a tribal deity or a king named Bhoram Dev, though definitive conclusions remain elusive.
Architecture of the Temple
Built in a distinctive Gurur / Nagara style, the temple features a saptaratha (seven-projection wall scheme), an ardhamandapa, a mandapa hall, an antarala, and a garbhagriha (sanctum) housing a Shiva Linga
Set on a plinth about 5 feet high, the structure spans 60 × 40 feet, with a soaring shikhara (spire) composed of receding tiers—a design that mirrors the contours of the surrounding Maikal hills.
The temple is richly adorned with sculptural bands of erotic art, divine images (Shiva, Vishnu’s avatars, Ganga/Yamuna), lions, elephants, celestial figures, and tantric motifs—the exterior walls are particularly carved in upward tiers
How to Reach to Temple
By Road: Approximately 18 km from Kawardha, well-connected by road to Raipur (about 130 km) and other major towns.
By Rail: Raipur Railway Station is the nearest major railhead (~125–130 km away).
By Air: Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur (~130 km) serves as the nearest air link.
Local buses, taxis, and private vehicles are available from Raipur and Kawardha to reach the temple comfortably
Temple Timings
