Bhoramdeo
The Emerald Road, Less Traveled It may sound like an oxymoron, but Bhoramdev or Bhoramdeo fits the definition of being a place that is remote, yet accessible. Situated close to the Kanha national park, surrounded by hills and now having its own notified wildlife sanctuary, it is cool, green and absolutely stunning landscape. Hidden in that greenery is this gem of a temple, well proportioned, nagara style dedicated to Shiva as Bhoramdeo. Not much details are available beyond what the couple of inscriptions at the temple have to say about the date of the temple and a probable name of the king who could have built it. There is also speculation if it was a Vishnu temple, or of a local Gond king, or a local deity. We decided to travel to Chhattisgarh, as it was one of the states not explored, and also because we wanted to go to Bastar. There was no guide at that time to take us to Bastar, and we ladies developed cold feet. Being interested in history and wildlife, ...