Durgadongri temple is the center of faith and belief
Raipur, 17 February 2025: Balod district of Chhattisgarh is known for its natural beauty and historical heritage. In this episode, a wonderful place is Durgadongri Killewali Mandir, which is very special for nature lovers and adventure lovers. This place is not only a center of religious faith, but also attracts tourists due to its picturesque environment and thrilling journey. Located near Kotagaon village of Doundi development block of Balod district, this place is situated at a height amidst lush green forests. The natural beauty here is very captivating. Especially the view at the time of sunrise and sunset is very enchanting, which fills the mind with peace and energy. The dense forest spread around, the amazing view of Boirdih reservoir and the hills of Dallirajhara and Mahamaya spread far and wide enhance the beauty of this place. The greenery here is unique during the rainy season, which makes this place more attractive.
The journey to reach the Durgadongri Killewali temple is an exciting experience in itself. The entrance to this place is found after a journey of about 10 km from Dallirajhara via Mahamaya Road. There is a CC road for vehicles till here, which goes up to the height. After this there is a vehicle parking area, from where the journey on foot begins. To reach the temple, one has to go through stairs and raw footpaths. This journey is definitely tiring, but as you move up, the unique view of nature takes away all the fatigue. After reaching the temple, the panoramic view from the height makes this journey unforgettable. This place is called Durgadongri, which literally means a fort situated on the mountain. It is believed that there was once a fort here, of which only the remains are left now. Along with the remains of the fort, the temple of Killewali Mata located here is the center of faith of the devotees. In every season, a large number of devotees come here to visit Maa Killewali. Durgadongri Killewali Mandir is not only a religious place but also a great tourist destination for adventure lovers. The natural beauty, the height of the mountains, the enchanting view of the reservoir and the exciting climb make it a unique tourist destination. Situated in the lap of nature, this place definitely provides a wonderful experience to the people coming here.
