Madku Dweep — Attraction in Mungeli

One can have picnic to this place with family and friends. Locals state that the indian emblematic "Satyameva jayate " Was coined here. Madku deep which is also known as "Mandku Dweep" is a famous historical place.It is approx 79 KM away from Raipur and around 40 KM from Bilaspur City,well connected with highway roads,car,bike all are convinent mode to travel to this place.In the month of Feb the most famous christian mela is organised here.Near this site there is a big river and lake where tourist can have water boat ride and enjoy the scenic beauty of this place.This place is equal impotraint for Hindu as well as cristians.There are shivlingas in this temple,which were came out after excavation of this place.Veteran archaeologist and state's archaeological adviser Arun Sharma, who had excavated this site, told that there are 19 Shiv temples of which nine are 'Smatk Ling'- all belonging to Ratanpur kings of Kalchuri period. It was named so because Mandku Rishi (sage) established this ashram here and composed the Mandku Upanishad. During excavation, a sculpture of Krishna, Uma, Ganesha along with Shivlingas...

First thing first how to reach?get onto bilaspur Raipur highway,now alight at sargaon (12km from here) or baitalpur (4km frm here)the former will give u options of public transport like auto,tata ace kinda vehicles, the later gives you no options unless its fare time Its located near shivnath Riverside with small dam,boating is available, quite scenic place. the other thing is remains of excavated temple, tthey're very old dating back to 3rd century bc,but the whole thing is enclosed The mundaka upanishad was written here by mundaka rishi,so the name Visit if you're passing by otherwise give it a miss

Beautiful in the rain

It is an island (dweep) in the middle of the Shivnath river and is lush green after the monsoon. The island is a picnic spot and also has archaeological remains of an old

also picnic spot

Madku Dweep is an island located in the middle of the Shivnath river. It is named after a monk. There is an old archaeological remains of an ancient temple. The island is a picnic spot. It is lush green...

Madku dweep is a beautiful island situated near Shivnath nadi. It is named after a Rishi and is believed to be his karma Bhoomi. The beauty of the island is spellbound and it is also known for its ancient temples and their historical and archaeological importance.

Archaeologists have discovered prehistoric stone tools and coins which are believed to date back to the 3rd century BC. Archaeologists have rebuilt the temple which was found after excavation recently. Current ancient temple you see are historians attempt to solve visualise how it must have looked liked in the ancient times and thats how one pillar is kept over another carefully like solving a jigsaw puzzle. We threw many rocks in water, collected shells from the shore, enjoyed boat ride, many families had got their barbeques kit for the perfect end to a picnic. Another gem of a place which is not very popular #lostheritage #heritageofindia #incredibleindia #templetrails #incrediblechattisgarh #Tala #Chattisgarh...