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Lafagarh is one of the countries strongest natural forts. This is situated on the Korba-Bilaspur road, about 19 KM from pali village in the Chaiturgarh hills of Katghora Tehsil. The walls of the forts are not uniform as this fort is a natural one. The fort has three entrance doors which are beautifully decorated by pillars and statues. At the main entrance of the fort, there is a small temple carved out at stones. This has been decorated in wonderful style. There is a big dome which has been supported by five rows of pillars with each row having five pillars.

An idol of Goddess Durga killing Mahisasur has been installed at the main altar of the temple. At the center of the entrance door, an idol of Lord Ganesh has been carved. There is a pond near the temple.

The outer door is called Jhandi or Dinda door and this is the main door of the fort. This has been built on a square khand. It has many cells, which were used by the guards and the temple. There is also a rectangular meeting hall. The roof of the hall is supported by three rows of pillar, which are very well decorated. From the ruins of the idols and parts of the sculptors, it is known that Lord Shiv was being worshipped here.

The second door is popularly known as Manka Dawar. It is similar to the first door. A beautiful idol of Manka or Manika Devi is kept in the cupboard of the wall. Nearby there is a natural cave which houses a Shivaling crists. The third door is called Hukhra Dawar. The lower portion of this third door is decorated with idols, one of the idols being Lakshmi. The upper portion of this door is very beautiful and is better than the other doors but is now in a deteriorated condition. An idol of a woman with six hands, sitting on lotus has been installed in a cell. Here there are also ruined idols of Lord Ganesh and other gods. Apart from being a historical place, this place is also known for its natural beauty and is an important picnic spot of the district. Being situated on the hills, it is a very peaceful and isolated place as there are no people residing here.


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