Madku Island

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The Chhattisgarh High Court is actively monitoring the development initiatives at Madku Dweep, a place of significant local importance.

About Madku Island

• It is situated on the banks of the Shivnath River (longest tributary of the Mahanadi River), in the Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. 
• The name Madku stems from the fact that the island is in the shape of a frog. 
• It has an area of around 24 hectares.
• Madku Island is popularly known as Kedar Tirth and Harihar Kshetra Kedar Dweep.
• Archaeologists have discovered prehistoric stone tools, epigraphs, and coins on this island. 
  • Stone inscriptions have also been found, which are believed to date back to the 3rd century BC. 
  • One stone inscription was in Brahmi script and another in Shankha script. 
• Madku Dweep is also home to several ancient and unique idols of Lord Shiva, Ganesha,Shiv-Parvati, Nandi, and various other Gods. 
• Archaeologists have successfully excavated 19 temples on Madku Dweep.
  • Eighteen of these temples face east, whereas the middle temple is the only one that faces west. 
  • The architectural style of these temples, along with the sculptures and idols, is believed to be similar to that of the Great Kalchuris. 
• Madku Island is also the place where an annual and important Christian fair has been hosted since 1909.
  • The fair is organized in February, it is attended by Christians all across the Chhattisgarh state and beyond, and is locally known as Masihi Mela.

Madku Island FAQs

Q1: Madku Island is located on the banks of which river?

Ans: Shivnath River (longest tributary of the Mahanadi River)

Q2: Madku Island is located in which Indian state?

Ans: Chhattisgarh 

Q:. The architectural style of the temples on Madku Island is similar to which dynasty?

Ans. Kalchuris

Source: TOI