Rajim Triveni Sangam

Rajim Triveni Sangam is the sacred confluence of the Mahanadi, Pairi and Sondur rivers at Rajim in Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh, about 45 km from Raipur. Revered as the Prayag of Chhattisgarh, it is a major pilgrimage centre adjoining the historic Rajiv Lochan and Kuleshwar Mahadev temples. The site features stone ghats, river views and hosts the annual Rajim Kumbh Mela, attracting devotees for holy dips and rituals.

Visitors can expect a wide river confluence with stepped stone ghats on the banks of the Mahanadi River. The site offers views of three merging rivers, temple complexes nearby including Rajiv Lochan Temple and Kuleshwar Mahadev Temple on an island-like patch, open riverfront areas for holy dips, boating in season, and gathering spaces used during the annual Rajim Kumbh Mela. The surroundings are open, flat and temple-lined with stalls and bathing areas.

Rajim is an ancient town with temple remains dating from the 7th to 12th centuries. The Rajiv Lochan Temple dedicated to Vishnu and the Kuleshwar Mahadev Temple at the sangam reflect Kalchuri and later architectural styles. Inscriptions and historic records associate Rajim with early dynasties of Chhattisgarh and its long-standing role as a pilgrimage town at the river confluence.

The sangam is revered as the Prayag of Chhattisgarh and is considered highly sacred for ancestral rituals and holy dips. It is the venue of the annual Rajim Kumbh Mela held from Magh Purnima to Mahashivratri, which draws devotees, sadhus and cultural performances. The confluence is central to local religious practices and festivals linked to the Mahanadi river system.