Champaran
About Champaran
Located at about 60 km from Raipur, Champaran (earlier known as Champajhar) is a small but famous village as it's the birthplace of the saint Vallabhacharya, the reformer and founder of the Vallabh Sect. A beautiful temple has been built in honor of this great saint, which has enhanced the religious sanctity of the place. The temple of Champakeshwara Mahadeva is another attraction at Champaran, worth visiting on your Champaran Tour.
Fair
An annual fair is held every year in the month of Magh (January - February). Birth Anniversary of Mahapprabhu Vallabhacharya is celebrated every year on Eleventh bright day of Baisakh (April-May) and a large number of followers of the Sect assemble here to pay homage.
Getting There
The village Champajhar now known as Champaran is approachable from Raipur both via Arang (60 Km) and via Nawapara Rajim (68Km). There is a junction on Arang-Rajim Road at village Jonda and a tar road leads the visitor to Champaran. Buses are available from Raipur and Arang (25 km)
