About Shivlok Temple
Shivlok Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Manpur town in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district of Chhattisgarh, India. Situated in a forested region of southern Chhattisgarh, the temple serves as a local place of worship and pilgrimage. It is known for its Shiva lingam and observance of festivals such as Maha Shivratri, attracting devotees from surrounding villages and towns for prayer and religious gatherings.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modest temple complex centered on a Shiva shrine with a lingam for darshan. The setting is quiet and semi-rural, surrounded by the forested landscape of Manpur. The premises typically include a prayer hall and open courtyard where devotees gather. During festivals the temple sees increased activity with rituals and offerings. The visit is primarily for worship, sightseeing and experiencing local religious customs.
Key highlights
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Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva with central Shiva lingam
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Important local place of worship and pilgrimage in Manpur
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Festive gatherings during Maha Shivratri and Shravan month
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Quiet semi-rural setting surrounded by forested landscape
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Centre for daily prayers, rituals and offerings by local devotees
Culture & Context
The temple holds religious significance for the local Hindu community as a centre for Shiva worship. It is particularly significant during Maha Shivratri and the holy month of Shravan when devotees gather for prayers, abhishekam and other rituals.
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur, with onward road travel to Manpur. |
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| By train |