Rajiv Lochan Mandir, Rajim

Rajiv Lochan Mandir at Rajim is one of the most important temples in Chhattisgarh and is situated at the sacred Triveni Sangam — the confluence of the Mahanadi, Pairi, and Sondur rivers. This confluence gives Rajim the name "Prayag of Chhattisgarh." The town itself is a significant pilgrimage centre, and the annual Rajim Kumbh Mela draws lakhs of pilgrims.

The temple, built in the 7th–8th century CE during the Nala dynasty, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Rajiv Lochan ("lotus-eyed one"). The main shrine is a tall Nagara-style structure with an impressive shikhara, surrounded by four subsidiary shrines at the corners — a classic Panchayatana layout. The intricately carved doorway and the sculptures of river goddesses, dvarapalas, and celestial figures are of exceptional quality for central Indian temple art.