About Samlur Shiva Temple
Samlur Shiva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Samlur village in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India. Situated in a rural setting in the Bastar region, the temple serves as a local place of worship and community gathering. It is known among residents and visitors to the Dantewada area for its religious importance and simple traditional architecture, attracting devotees especially during festivals such as Maha Shivratri.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, traditional Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva set in the quiet rural environment of Samlur village. The setting is simple and devotional, with a sanctum housing the Shiva lingam, an open courtyard and surrounding village landscape. The atmosphere is calm outside festival periods and more active during religious festivals when local devotees gather for prayers and rituals.
Key highlights
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Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Samlur village
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Local place of worship in Dantewada district of Bastar region
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Traditional temple architecture in a rural village setting
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Gathering point for devotees during Maha Shivratri and other Shaivite festivals
Culture & Context
The temple is a local Hindu religious site dedicated to Lord Shiva and holds cultural importance for the village community of Samlur and surrounding areas in Dantewada. It serves as a centre for daily worship and for larger congregations during festivals such as Maha Shivratri and Shravan month observances.
Route
| By air | Nearest airports are Jagdalpur Airport and Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur, with onward road travel to Dantewada and Samlur |
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| By train | Nearest rail connectivity is via Dantewada and Jagdalpur railway stations, with onward road journey to Samlur |