Vishnu Temple
An architectural wonder, the temple (also known as Nakata Temple) belongs to the 12th century and has its main highlights in the form of the statues and sculptures of Gods, Goddesses and other divine beings.
Pithampur Shiva Temple
Located on the bank of River Hasdeo, the temple is also known as Kaleshwarnath Temple and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a great experience to visit the temple during one of the festivals like Rang Panchami and Mahashivaratri.
Dewar Ghata
A pristine scenic spot, it is located at the meeting point of three rivers Lilagar, Shivnath and Mahanadi. Some absolutely stunning views of the beautiful surroundings add worth to the visit.
Adbhar Ashtbhuji Temple
Dedicated to the Goddess with eight arms, the temple is only few miles away from the main city centre. The temple is beautifully decorated during the nine days of Navratri and reflects unprecedented beauty.
Damudhara
One of the must visit places at Janjgir, the place is equally popular among pilgrims and nature lovers. The Key highlights here include temples, caves and waterfalls.
You can also visit other popular spots like Hanuman temple (also called Nahriya Baba Dham), Manka Dai Mandir, Madanpurgarh Temple, Tripur Sundar Devi and Chandrahasini Devi Temple. Explore the tribal culture that encompasses folk dances like Raut Nacha, Soowa and Panthi. Enjoy the folk songs (for every occasion) and admire the colourful clothes and unique ethnic jewellery of the tribal women. Being at Janjgir during festivals like Navakhani, Sarhul Chherka, Diwali, Kartika and Jajwalya Dev Lok Mahotsav can be a wonderful experience.
