About Harratola Shiva Temple
Harratola Shiva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Harratola locality of Belsar village in Arang Tehsil, Raipur District, Chhattisgarh. Situated in a rural setting, the temple serves as a local place of worship and community gathering. It is known for its Shiva lingam and simple traditional architecture. The temple is visited by devotees from Belsar and surrounding villages, especially during Maha Shivratri and Shravan month.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, traditional village Shiva temple in a quiet rural setting at Harratola in Belsar. The complex typically includes a sanctum with a Shiva lingam, an open courtyard and simple shrine architecture. The surroundings are agricultural fields and village houses. Visitors can observe daily prayers, offer worship, and experience local religious customs in a peaceful, uncrowded environment.
Key highlights
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Shiva lingam as the main deity in the sanctum
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Traditional village temple architecture
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Peaceful rural setting in Harratola, Belsar
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Local religious gatherings during Maha Shivratri and Shravan
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Community place of worship for Belsar and nearby villages
Culture & Context
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple holds religious significance for the local Hindu community in Belsar and surrounding villages. It serves as a centre for daily worship and observance of Shaivite festivals such as Maha Shivratri and Mondays in the month of Shravan.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur, from where road transport can be taken to Belsar. |
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| By train | Nearest major railway station is Raipur Junction, from where road transport can be taken to Arang and Belsar. |