Champaran

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Champaran of Chattisgarh, formerly known as Champajhar, is a village in the state of Chattisgarh, India. It is about 60 km from the state capital of Raipur.

It has religious significance as the birth place of the Saint Vallabhacharya, the reformer and founder of the Vallabh Sect. A beautiful temple has been constructed in his honour. Near this is a temple of Champakeshwara Mahadeva.

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