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Ratanpur Mahamaya Temple
महामाया मंदिर, रतनपुर
Ratanpur, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Kalachuri dynasty (11th century CE)NagaraHindu (Shakta)state-protectedAI Compiled
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The Mahamaya Temple in Ratanpur is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and the presiding deity of the Kalachuri kings who ruled the region. Built in the 11th century by King Ratnadeva I, it is a significant pilgrimage center in Chhattisgarh.
The main deity is Mahamaya, considered a dual form of Saraswati and Lakshmi. The temple features ancient stone carvings and is particularly crowded during the Navaratri festival.