"Madku Dweep" was originally called "Mandku Dweep"

India / Chhattisgarh / Bhatapara /
 temple, church, archeological site, hindu temple
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. "As per legend, Madku Dweep was originally called Mandku Dweep. 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 have been found," he said.
he had proposed the construction of dome and steps to prevent the backwaters from affecting the site. Initially, forest department planted some saplings as part of beautification but it was not looked after. "If steps are not taken for protection soon, the dinking of fine-silt on which the foundations of temple have been laid, would lead to destruction of one of the most valuable and religious monuments.
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Coordinates:   21°50'18"N   81°56'59"E

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  • mandku deep is famous for the most famous christian mela in the month of feb it is very good weather to visit here because beside there a big river and enjoy the diving and holy land for both Hindu and also for the christian coming for this fair las t 2 or 3 year i have to visit there and i really enjoyed there Emmanuel Mahendra
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