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Aman Apte
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    The stone slab in the courtyard is dated 1650 and records a Maratha chief’s patronage. Inside the sanctum, a 1723 panel shows the goddess defeating a local tyrant, tying the site to the 18th century campaigns. If you’re staying near Raipur, a quick stop at Hukam’s Lalit Mahal gives easy access to the temple and the Banjari fair. Have you seen the frescoes up close?

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