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The monument identifier is a combination of the abbreviation of the subdivision of the list (state, ASI circle) and the numbering as published on the website of the ASI. 46 Monuments of National Importance have been recognized by the ASI in Chhattisgarh. [2]
Tourism is an important part of the economy of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, India's tenth largest state.The state has many ancient monuments, rare wildlife, carved temples, Buddhist sites, palaces, water falls, caves, rock paintings and hill plateaus.
The Janjgir–Champa district, which is best known as the heart of Chhattisgarh because of its central location in state, was established on 25 May 1998. The Vishnu Mandir of the district reflects its golden past. Janjgir- Champa is also a place where one can find a number of temples having very versatile history.
There are several theories as to the origin of the name Chhattisgarh, which in ancient times was known as Dakshina Kosala (South Kosala), [19] the native place of Rama's mother Kausalya. "Chhattisgarh" was popularised later during the time of the Maratha Empire and was first used in an official document in 1795. [20]
Religious buildings and structures in Chhattisgarh (2 C, 2 P) S. Sports venues in Chhattisgarh (2 C, 5 P) W. Waterfalls of Chhattisgarh (6 P)
Kanger Valley National Park (also known as Kanger Ghati National Park) is a national park in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh state in India.It came into existence in July 1982 and covers an area of approximately 200 square kilometres (77 sq mi).
There are 32 districts in the state of Chhattisgarh, which has a total population 25,540,196 as of 2011. Mainly Chhattisgarh(CG) state has large population in cities like Raipur, Nava Raipur, Raigarh, Bhilai, Korba, Ambikapur, Jagdalpur and Bilaspur. The male and female population in this state was 12,827,915 and 12,712,281 respectively .
Chaiturgarh is one of the 36 forts of Chhattisgarh. Chaithurgarh is situated around 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Korba and 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Pali town. Chaiturgarh is also famous for the historic temple of Goddess Mahishasur Mardini.