Mata Kaushalya Temple
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| Mata Kaushalya Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Raipur |
| Deity | Kausalya |
| Location | |
| Location | Raipur |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| Country | India |
  Location in Chhattisgarh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 21°19′10″N 81°48′47″E / 21.3194°N 81.8131°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 8 October 2021 (Rejuvenated) |
| Elevation | 278 m (912 ft) |
Mata Kaushalya temple is a Hindu temple, dedicated to Mata Kaushalya, mother of Lord Ram. It is the only temple in the world dedicated to Mata Kaushalya.[1] It is located at Chandkhuri village around 27km away from Raipur in Chhattisgarh.[2]
In 2020, the Chief minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Bhupesh Baghel, laid the foundation stone for the expansion of the temple few days before the foundation stone of the Ram temple in Ayodhya was laid.[3] He said that the ancient Mata Kaushalya temple will be given a magnificent look while keeping its original form intact.[2]
Description
The temple has the idol of Mata Kaushalya holding Lord Shri Ram in her lap. The temple is believed to have been constructed in the 8th century. The temple had been damaged and rebuilt many times. In 1973, the temple was renovated.[4]