Vivekananda Sarovar, Raipur
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LocationBudhapara, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Coordinates21°13′55″N 81°37′59″E / 21.232°N 81.633°E
EtymologySwami Vivekananda
| Vivekananda Sarovar | |
|---|---|
| Swami Vivekananda Sarovar Budha Talab स्वामी विवेकानंद सरोवर बूढ़ा तालाब | |
| Location | Budhapara, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Coordinates | 21°13′55″N 81°37′59″E / 21.232°N 81.633°E |
| Type | Freshwater Lake |
| Etymology | Swami Vivekananda |
| Built | 1897 |
| Max. length | 0.3 km (0.19 mi) |
| Surface area | 30 km2 (12 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Raipur |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Vivekananda Sarovar | |
Vivekananda Sarovar, popularly called Swami Vivekananda Sarovar or Budha Talab, is a lake in Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, India. It is located in Budhapara area near the Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium[1] and it is spread in 30 hectares.[2][3][4]
The lake is named after the Indian philosopher and thinker, Swami Vivekananda who visited Raipur in 1897. According to popular belief, he bathed at this lake for two years.[5]