Rajiv Lochan Temple, Rajim, Chhattisgarh Rajim, also known as the ‘Prayag of Chhattisgarh’, is situated at the confluence of Mahanadi, Sondur and Pairi Rivers. There are many historically important temples in town. Rajim itself derives its name from Rajiv Lochan (Vishnu). The most remarkable structure in the complex is the Rajiv Lochan Temple, dedicated to Vishnu. It is situated at the centre of a large panchayatana temple complex. Two stone inscriptions are fixed to the inner mandapa wall - one of Nala Vilasatunga and another of the Kalachuri feudatory ruler Jagapaladeva dated to 1145 CE. The Nala inscription is paleographically assignable to 700-725 CE. From the original structure, only the triratha sanctum with its sikhara and the vestibule remain preserved. Architecturally, the temple consists of a garbhagriha, antrala, and an ornate pillared mandapa. The garbhagriha houses the image of a four-armed Vishnu known as Rajiv Lochan. The tri-sakha doorway of the sanctum is intricately carved, and Seshasayi Vishnu is depicted on the lalatabimba. The sikhara is pyramidal in character and divided into four bhumis. Source: Archaeological Survey of India