Malhar, Chattisgarh

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Malhar is small town situated in Bilaspur, Chattisgarh, India and is famous for it's archeological importance. It is situated at 40 km. by road from Bilaspur. In Malhar, many ancient temples have been found, such as Pataleshwar temple, Devri temple & Dindeshwari temple. The four handed idol of Vishnu is also very famous. . At this place remaining found of the period from appx. 1000 BC to Culturi regime. The temples of 10th and 11th century old are seen here. Among those Pataleswar Kedar temple is one of them where Gomukhi Shiv ling is the main point of attraction. The Didneswari temple of Culturi regime is also found. Artisitc idols are found in Deor temple. At this place, there is museum having good collection of old sculpture being managed by Indian Central Govt.

This town is in list of "Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of National Importance" maintened by Archaeological Survey of India.