Question

Which city is known as the Prayag of Chhattisgarh?
A. Mahasamund
B. Jagdalpur
C. Chirmiri
D. Rajjim

Answer 1

Hint: Rajim is a small town located at a distance of about 45 km from Rajpur district of Chhattisgarh. The city is painted with a rich heritage and has piqued the interest of historians and travelers alike.

Complete Answer:
Rajim is considered one of the perfect places to witness and experience the rich cultural heritage of Chhattisgarh. Rajim is also popularly known as the Prayag of Chhattisgarh because it has the confluence and a connection of three holy rivers merging together. They are the Mahanadi, Pairi, and Sonder River, and this point of meeting of these rivers is referred to as the ‘Triveni Sangam”. Rajim has also been a hotspot for a long time for the Vaishnavites which was also known as Shaiva Dharma center. It was once a camping station on the pilgrimage route to other pilgrim centers in the vicinity. The Chhattisgarh Kumbh Mela takes place over here from Magh Poornima to Maha Shivaratri every year. Thousands of devotees and pilgrims from several parts across the country come together to witness and take part in this auspicious event. The town is also home to many different historical monuments that attract prominent historians around the world.
So, the correct answer is Option D.

Note: The region of Rajim is also famous for the Vishnu temple and therefore it is considered as one of the ancient cities of India. Some of the important attractions in and around Rajim are the Ramachandra temple, Rajiv-Lochan temple, Champaran, Budhapara lake, Chidi Kho lake, and Mahant Ghasi memorial museum, etc.