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Dantewada Tourism

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Nagfani

Sculptures of historical importance are installed in the Nag Mandir of Nagfani, located at a distance of about 30 KMs  from the district headquarters. Apart from the two idols of Nag Devta, there are statues of Lord Ganesh, Lord Rama, Lord Shiva, Lord Surya Narayan. According to the experts, the idols scattered in the surrounding area were collected by the villagers and the Nag temple was built. The Chhindak Nagvanshi kings have ruled the Bastar region in the historical times. The statues found in the area give a glimpse of the Nagvanshi rule. The architecture of the grand temples established by the Nagvanshi kings in the 11th century is unmatched. Every year on the occasion of Sawan and Nag Panchami, special worship is done in this temple in which devotees from far and wide reach.

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Longitude

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30 KM

18.99820

81.28993

Best season to visit

Situated on the Geedam-Barsur main road, this temple is accessible in all seasons, but on Mondays of Shravan and Nagpanchami visitors turn in many numbers.

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How To Reach

By Road

Town Geedam is located at 13 KMs distance from Dantewada, village Nagfani falls 7 KMs before the town Barsur on Geedam-Barsur main road and can be easily reached.

By Train

Two daily trains are operational between Vishakapattam and Dantewada

By Flight

Jagdalpur city located 84 km from Dantewada is the nearest airport which is connected by air to the cities of Raipur and Hyderabad.

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