Markandeya

Markandeya is a small village in Bilaspur District noted for the Markandeya Temple. It is on Ghagus- Brahmpukhar road. This place is named after Rishi Markanday, who was born here.

Nearby flows a spring of water, which attracts the pilgrims of Char Dham. A festival is celebrated here annually on Baisakhi with great pomp and splendor.

Markandeya is 20 km from Bilaspur. The nearest railhead is Kiratpur Sahib Railway Station.