Kudargarh

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Hindu Goddess Maa Kudargarhi Devi
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Hindu Goddess Maa Kudargarhi Devi

Kudargarh is a famous Hindu pilgrim centre situated in Surguja District of the state of Chhattisgarh in India. It is 98 km from district headquarters of Ambikapur connected by an all weather road. The best time to visit is during Chaitra Navaratra (in the month of April).

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The Maa Bagheshwari Devi Temple dedicated to Goddess Kudargarhi is perched on top of a hill and is the major attraction in Kudargarh.

The history of the temple is obscure. According to Dalton, the temple was built by Baland Kings. Balands were the original rulers of Korea state in 17th century.