Ghaghra Temple: Mysterious structure of stones without joints

Ambikapur (Team Newsbuddy). Ghaghra temple located in Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district is one of the historical and mysterious heritages. This temple is located about 130 km from Manendragarh, the headquarters of the district and is located in Ghaghra village near Janakpur. The specialty of the temple is that it has been constructed without any connecting material, only by balancing the stones. It remains the center of mystery and curiosity due to its unique construction and inclined structure. This temple built with stones without any joints is an example of amazing architecture.

The biggest feature of Ghaghra temple is that no mortar, soil, lime or any other substance has been used to join the stones in this temple. This grand temple has been constructed by placing the stones with perfect balance only. This technique reflects ancient Indian architecture and engineering skills. Not only this, the tilt of this temple also makes it more mysterious. Historians and experts believe that this temple must have tilted due to some geological movement or earthquake. However, this centuries-old temple still stands firmly, which shows the excellence of its construction style.

There are differences among historians regarding the construction period of the temple. Some historians consider it a 10th century temple, while some call it a Buddhist period temple. Local people believe that this is an ancient Shiva temple, where worship is done on special occasions even today. The absence of any idol inside the temple also makes it more mysterious. According to local folklore, the construction of this temple is a proof of the amazing architecture and technical skills of that time. Many researchers believe that this temple must have been built in a special style of the Buddhist period, but gradually it got absorbed in the Hindu tradition.

Ghaghra Temple is not only a religious place but it is one of the cultural and historical heritages of Chhattisgarh. Tourists and researchers come from far and wide to see this temple. Due to the mysterious structure of the temple and its tilt, it has also become a center of attraction for archaeologists. Ghaghra Temple is an example of the advanced technology of Indian architecture, which was able to build such strong and balanced structures even without any modern resources. If this temple gets proper recognition among the tourist places of Chhattisgarh, this area can become a major center of
historical and religious tourism.