What is the significance of Danteshwari Temple?

Danteshwari Temple is one of the 52 Shakti Peethas where the tooth (dant) of Goddess Sati fell. The name Dantewada itself derives from the Goddess's name. It is the presiding deity of the Bastar region and has deep significance in the tribal and Hindu traditions of Chhattisgarh.

How do I reach Dantewada?

Dantewada is in southern Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. The nearest practical airport is Raipur (330 km). Dantewada Railway Station is 2 km from the temple. Jagdalpur (80 km) is the nearest major town with better transport links. Roads can be challenging during monsoon.

What is the Dussehra of Bastar?

Bastar Dussehra is the world's longest festival (75 days), centred around Danteshwari Temple. Unlike the rest of India, it begins when the rest of India's Dussehra ends. It features unique tribal rituals, processions, and the famous Rath Yatra of the goddess through Jagdalpur.

What is the significance of Danteshwari Temple?

Danteshwari Temple is one of the 52 Shakti Peethas where the tooth (dant) of Goddess Sati fell. The name Dantewada itself derives from the Goddess's name. It is the presiding deity of the Bastar region and has deep significance in the tribal and Hindu traditions of Chhattisgarh.

How do I reach Dantewada?

Dantewada is in southern Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. The nearest practical airport is Raipur (330 km). Dantewada Railway Station is 2 km from the temple. Jagdalpur (80 km) is the nearest major town with better transport links. Roads can be challenging during monsoon.

What is the Dussehra of Bastar?

Bastar Dussehra is the world's longest festival (75 days), centred around Danteshwari Temple. Unlike the rest of India, it begins when the rest of India's Dussehra ends. It features unique tribal rituals, processions, and the famous Rath Yatra of the goddess through Jagdalpur.

Danteshwari Temple Dantewada - Shakti Peeth, Bastar Dussehra | DevMarg

The Danteshwari Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Danteshwari, a form of Shakti, located in Dantewada in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. The town of Dantewada derives its name from this temple. Believed to be one of the 52 Shakti Peeths where the tooth (dant) of Goddess Sati fell, it is the presiding deity (kul devi) of the Bastar royal family. The temple was originally built in the 14th century and features a blend of Nagara and tribal architectural styles, reflecting the unique cultural heritage of the Bastar region.

Darshan Guide

Temple Entry

Enter the temple, one of the 52 Shakti Peethas where the tooth (dant) of Goddess Sati fell. The temple is on the banks of the Shankini River.

Goddess Darshan

Take darshan of Goddess Danteshwari, the presiding deity of the Bastar region. The idol is adorned with traditional tribal ornaments and red sindoor.

River & Surroundings

Visit the confluence of the Shankini and Dankini rivers near the temple. The temple area has a unique tribal-Hindu cultural blend characteristic of the Bastar region.

How to Reach

By Bus

Chhattisgarh CSRTC buses from Jagdalpur (80 km, 2 hours) and Raipur (330 km, 8 hours). Private buses also available

By Air

Jagdalpur Airport - 80 km (limited flights). Raipur Swami Vivekananda Airport - 330 km

By Rail

Dantewada Railway Station - 2 km. Connected to Jagdalpur and Kirandul. Jagdalpur (80 km) has better connectivity to Raipur and Visakhapatnam

Local Transport

Auto-rickshaws within Dantewada town. Taxis from Jagdalpur. Limited public transport; pre-arrange vehicles

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