Category:Ramachandra Temple, Rajim

Ramachandra Temple, Rajim 

7th to 12th century Vishnu tradition temple near Mahanadi river
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Instance of	Hindu temple
Location	Rajim, Gariaband district, Raipur division, Chhattisgarh, India
20° 57′ 47.22″ N, 81° 52′ 44.31″ E
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The Ramachandra temple of Rajim is a historic Vishnu tradition temple in the ancient capital and historic pilgrimage site of Dakshin Kosala (partly now Chhattisgarh). It is a few blocks south from the Rajiv Lochan temple. The original temple's dating is controversial, ranging from 7th to 12th-century. However, what is not controversial is that the temple incorporates Hindu artwork such as pillar and pilaster pieces ranging from 6th to 9th-century. The temple has been restored in the 21st century and is an active place of worship. It is occasionally referred to as the Ram Janaki temple, but Rajim has two other smaller temples with the same name.

The Ramchandra temple was originally built from bricks, in the same manner as the Rajiv Lochan complex and those found midst Sirpur Group of Temples. It stands over a jagati, includes a garbhagriha, antarala, and mandapa. The pillars and pilasters incorporate many remarkable and beautiful pieces of Hindu artwork, brought from more ancient Hindu temples destroyed. The sanctum doorway is equally impressive, with seven concentric shakhas which must have graced a large Vishnu temple, also lost to history. The artwork has Vakataka influences (5th to 7th century). The details in the artwork here is jewelry-like. Notable artwork at the Ramachandra temple include Ganga, Yamuna, Varaha, Rama, Narasimha and other Vishnu dashavataras.