Malhar

Situated about 30 kms from Bilaspur, Malhar is an important archaeological site. Malhar is today an important tourist center with temples dating back to the 10th and 11th century. Main attractions of Malhar are the temples of Didneshwari, Pataleshwar Kedar Temple with Gomukhi Siva-ling and Dewari. The temple of Didneshwari with the beautiful black idol of Didneshwari Devi is very popular among tourists. A museum setup by the archaeological department with good collection of old sculptures is also worth a visit.