A new state was established on November 1, 1956, and later it was part of the state for 44 years of independence. Prior to the formation of the new state Madhya Pradesh, this area was part of the ancient Madhya Pradesh state, whose capital was also Bhopal. Earlier this region was part of Central Province and Berar in the British Raj. Some areas of Chhattisgarh used to be concentrated centers of British rule, but later they were included in Madhya Pradesh. First, the demand for an independent state was made in 1920. After this, this demand has been repeated over a short span of time, but no campaign has been established for this purpose. All the political parties always used to come together, social meetings, seminars, rally and strikes.
In 1924, the Raipur Congress unit demanded an independent state, as well as in the annual meeting of the Indian Congress in Tripura. There was also a discussion on the bar of establishing a regional Congress organization in Chhattisgarh.When the State Reorganization Commission was established in 1954, the demands of the independent Chhattisgarh state were brought to the fore, but this was still not approved. In 1955 an independent state was demanded in the Nagpur Assembly, which then came to Central India at that time.In 1990, there was more activity of protest. Including the establishment of a political forum in the state and especially the establishment of a State Building Forum. Chandulal Chadrakar led the forum and many successful regional movements were organized in the forum. These movements of the forum were being supported by all organizations, including the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress. The new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government sent the rebel Chhattisgarh Bill to the Madhya Pradesh Assembly for approval, where it was once again approved unanimously and presented in the Lok Sabha. The independent Chhattisgarh Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and the way to make the independent Chhattisgarh state was cleared.
On August 25, 2000, the President of India gave his consent under the Madhya Pradesh Reorganization Act 2000. On November 1, 2000, the Government of India divided the state of Madhya Pradesh into two states namely Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
1 . Chitrakote water falls
Chitrakoot Falls is situated in Bastar district of Indian state Chhattisgarh. On the journey of River Indrabati through dense vegetation on the plain in Chhattisgarh, suddenly the water of the flows drops with a height of 93 feet and build this magnificent waterfalls at Chitrakoot. It is just 38 kilometres west of Jagdalpur.
Chitrakoot waterfall is the largest waterfalls in India and also may be the widest waterfalls in Asia, so it is popularly called as "the Niagara falls of India". The wideness of the waterfall depends on the water level in the river Indrabati. And season to season it varies drastically, as in summer the span of the Chitrakoot waterfall is minimum, but during monsoon, the water level of the river Indrabati touches the both banks and the waterfall also formed the widest, nearly 150 m in wide. And the waterfalls look like wild in nature.
2.Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary
Barnawapara Sanctuary is located in northern part of Mahasamund District of Chhattisgarh. Spread over an area of 245 sq km, the sanctuary was established in 1976 under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Flat and hilly terrain with altitudes ranging from 265 to 400 metres forms the topography of the region. Tigers, leopards, hyenas, antelopes, porcupine, bison, pythons and many other species are found in the sanctuary.
Bird species found in the park include herons, bulbul, parrots, egrets and several rare avifaunas. Flora of the sanctuary consists of trees like sal, teak, bamboo and other tropical dry deciduous trees, along with mahua, tendu, ber and seemal trees. The sanctuary is also home to sloth bears, flying squirrels, jackals, four-horned antelopes, leopards, chinkara, black bucks, jungle cats, barking deer, porcupines, and monkeys.
Nature lovers visiting the sanctuary can also view bison, striped hyenas, wild dogs, chital, sambar, nilgais, gaurs, muntjac, wild boars, cobras, pythons and others. Bird population of the sanctuary comprises parrots, bulbul, white-trumped vultures, green avadavat, lesser kestrels, peafowl, wood peckers, racket-tailed drongos, egrets, and herons.
3.Bhoramdeo Temple
Bhoramdeo Temple is situated at a distance of 17 km from the district headquarter. Amidst bewitching surroundings, the temple carved out of stone looks splendid. It follows the Nagara style of architecture and Lord Shiva is worshipped here. The Shivalinga in the temple is very artistic, which attracts tourists from all over the state. It was constructed in 1089 AD by the king of Fani Nagvansh, Gopal Dev. The temple looks similar to Khajuraho temples and therefore, is also known as Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh.
4.Sirpur Heritage Site
One of the famous tourist attractions of Chhattisgarh is Sirpur. Located just 84km from the capital, Raipur, its home to fascinating archaeological remains besides being gifted with a traditional cultural heritage and architecture. It’s quite interesting to know that Sirpur finds a mention in the ancient epigraphic records dating back to the 5th to 8th century. Upon visiting this place, you can’t help but notice the slow pace at which life goes on in this quaint village. One of the major attractions is the Laxman Temple. A visit to the Laxman Temple is special because this is the first temple in India made from bricks. The temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, rests on an enormous platform and is accessible by steps both in the north and south.
5. Rajim
Rajim is a famous pilgrimage located on the banks of Mahanadi in Chhattisgarh. It is also called 'Prayag' of Chhattisgarh. Lord Vishnu is famous in the famous Rajiv Lokchan temple here. Every year here there is a huge fair from Magh Purnima to Shivratri. Due to the confluence of Mahanadi, Peri river and Sondhur river here, this place is called Triveni Sangam of Chhattisgarh. In the middle of the confluence, a huge temple of Kuleshwar Mahadev is situated.It is said that during the exile, Lord Rama had worshiped his goddess Mahadev ji at this place. The ancient name of this place is Kamalakshtra. It is believed that at the beginning of the creation, the lotus emanating from the navel of Lord Vishnu was situated right here and Brahma ji had created the creation from here. That is why its name was Kamalakshtra.
Rajim considers Prayag of Chhattisgarh, here is the confluence of Parri river, Sondhur and Mahanadi. In the confluence, bone insemination and confluence of pindada, shradha and sangam are done.
6. Maitri Bagh
Maitri Bagh is a very good Zoo as well as a Park with Musical Fountain.Maitri means Friendship and Bagh Means Garden. Maitri Bagh is really a "Friendship Garden" and was established as symbol of India USSR frienship. Its was developed and maintained by Bhilai Steel Plant , SAIL. This is one of best picnic spot in Chhattisgarh. It is among largest zoo in central India. You can see tiger , lion ,bear deer , rhinoceros , elephant, monkey and lot many animals. Here you can also see various types of Bird also.
7.Dongargarh
Dongargarh is a city and region in Rajnandgaon District in the territory of Chhattisgarh, India and the site of the Bambleshwari Temple. A noticeable traveler goal in Rajnandgaon District, the city lies around 35 kilometers 22 mi west from Rajnandgaon, 67 kilometers 42 mi west from Durg and 132 kilometers 82 mi east from Bhandara which are arranged on National Highway 6. Highlighting lofty mountains and lakes, Dongargarh is gotten from the words: Dongarh signifying 'mountains' and garh signifying 'fortress'.
The town is known for religious Harmony and has impressive populace of Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians and Jains separated from Hindus. A Jain sanctuary is likewise developed on a slope known as Chandragiri with the endowments of Jain holy person Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaaj. The sanctuary is uncommonly perceived for an antiquated statue of the Teerthankara god Chandraprabhuji. One of the greatest gurudwaras in the state is additionally situated in the core of the city overseen by the Sikh society which likewise runs Khalsa Public School, one of the greatest schools in the town.
The Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple, arranged on a 1,600 feet 490 m high ridge, is a famous milestone. It is of awesome otherworldly significance and a few legends are related with this place of worship as well. Another noticeable hallowed place in the region is Chhoti Bamleshwari Temple. Fans rush these sanctuaries amid Navratri.
8.Bhuteshwar Shivaling
There is a primal Shivling between dense forests in the village of Marauda in Garia district of Chhattisgarh which is famous as Bhuteshwar Nath. It is the largest religious Shivling of the world. The biggest surprise is that this Shivling itself is becoming bigger and thicker. It is about 18 feet high and 20 feet in diameter from the ground. It is measured annually by the Department of Revenue, which is increasing 6 to 8 inches per year.
It is said about this Shivling that hundreds of years ago, on the occasion of jamindari tradition, Parbhanga resident Shobhasinh Zamindar had a farming farm here. When Shobha Singh used to go to his farm in the evening, he heard the sound of hunkering (screams) and tales of lion with a special shape, near the farm near the farm. After listening to this voice many times, Shobhasinh told the above story to the villagers. Village Vassio also listened to the voice many times in the evening. And search around the sounding bull or lion. But even when no animal was found far away, the people's wrath against this mound started to grow. And people started accepting this mound as Shivlinga. About this, people of Parra village say that earlier this mound was in small form. Gradually, its height and movement increased. Which continues to this day. This Shivling also shows the Nature Water Aquarium. Which is slowly coming towards the ground.
This place is known as Bhateswaranath, Bhakura Mahadev. The mythological significance of this Shivling was mentioned in page number 408 of the yearly issue of religious magazine Kalyan published from Gorakhpur in 1959, in which it has been described as a unique and great Shivling of the world.
It is also a legend that they were worshiped by the ancestors of the Chakra king of Binanavagad. The legend is that Lord Shankar-Parvati came to visit the Ashrams of Rishi Munis, only then they were established in the form of Shivalinga. Despite being among the dense forests, there is plenty of cavity in Savannah. Apart from this, there is a huge fair here on Shivratri.
9. Kanker Palace
Since the 12th century this lavish palace has served as the royal residence. The palace is still used by the present king Maharaja Aditya Pratap Deo, while other parts have been converted into a hotel. A tour through the palace gives a sneak peek into the life of Kanker’s royalty. Surrounded by tribal villages and forests, this is a scenic setting worth exploring.
The traditional history of Kanker goes back to 106AD when Raja Satkarni of the Satavahan dynasty ruled Kanker. Afterwards the Chalukya rulers added Kanker to their empire where it remained till 788AD. A succession of dynasties then controlled Kanker till the end of the Kandra dynasty in 1385. The present ruler belongs to a very old Rajput family, and according to tradition, his ancestor, Raja Veer Kanhar Dev, formerly the abdicated ruler of Jagannath Puri, was raised to the throne by a vote of the people and ruled till 1404. Under the Marathas, the Kanker State was held on condition of furnishing a military contingent 500 strong whenever needed. In 1809, the Chief was deprived of Kanker, but was restored to it in 1818 by the British Resident on payment of a tribute of 500Rs.
10.Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
Tiger, Achanakmar Tiger ReserveAchanakmar Tiger Reserve is situated 55 km to the north-west
of Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, in the beautiful settings of the Maikal Ranges of Satpura hills
sprawling over an area of 553.286 sq. km.
