Champaran

The village is identified with Champaranya, the birth place of the Saint Vallabhacharya, the reformer and founder of the Vallabh Sect for whom this place has religious sanctity. A temple was constructed in honour of Guru Swamy Vallabhacharya. Near to this Temple, there is the temple of Champakeshwara Mahadeva.

 Fair

 

An annual fair is held every year in the month of Magh (January - February). Birth Anniversary of Mahapprabhu Vallabhacharya is celebrated every year on Eleventh bright day of Baisakh (April-May) and a large number of followers of the Sect assemble here to pay homage.

How to reach

The village Champajhar now known as Champaran is approachable from Raipur both via Arang (60 Km) and via Nawapara Rajim (68Km). There is a junction on Arang-Rajim Road at village Jonda and a tar road leads the visitor to Champaran. Buses are available from Raipur and Arang (25 km)
Where to stay

Two well famished big Dharmasalas having 108 rooms and 45 rooms are available at Champaran. P.W.D. Rest Houses are also available at Arang and Rajim. The reservation authorities are S.D.O., P.W.D.(B & R), Arang and Rajim respectively.