About Bacheli Shiva Temple
Bacheli Shiva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bacheli town in Dantewada district of southern Chhattisgarh. Situated within the NMDC iron-ore township near the Bailadila hills, it serves as a local place of worship for residents and visitors. The temple features a Shiva lingam in its sanctum and is visited especially during Maha Shivratri and the month of Shravan for prayers and darshan.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small to medium-sized local Hindu temple with a sanctum housing a Shiva lingam, simple temple architecture, and a quiet devotional atmosphere. The temple is located within the Bacheli township area surrounded by residential quarters and mining township infrastructure with Bailadila hills in the vicinity. Visitors can offer prayers, observe daily rituals, and experience local religious practices in a community setting.
Key highlights
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Dedicated Shiva lingam in the main sanctum for darshan and prayer
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Local community temple serving the Bacheli NMDC township
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Special gatherings and rituals during Maha Shivratri and Shravan month
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Location in Bacheli near the Bailadila iron ore hill ranges
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Quiet devotional environment for short visits and photography of temple exterior
Culture & Context
The temple is a local Hindu religious site dedicated to Lord Shiva, significant for daily worship and observance of Shaivite festivals such as Maha Shivratri and Shravan Mondays by the residents of Bacheli and surrounding areas.
Route
| By air | The nearest airports are Jagdalpur Airport (JGB) and Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (RPR). From the airport, visitors can continue by road and rail to Bacheli. |
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| By train |