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| blank2_info_sec1 = Raipur MP: Sunil Kumar Soni (BJP) | | blank2_info_sec1 = Raipur MP: Sunil Kumar Soni (BJP) | ||
| blank3_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | | blank3_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | ||
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MLA: | MLA: Dhanendra sahu (INC) | ||
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| blank4_info_sec1 = Gram Panchayat | | blank4_info_sec1 = Gram Panchayat | ||
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The village is identified with Champaranya and therefore has religious significance as the birthplace of the Saint Mahaprabhu [[Vallabhacharya]], the reformer and founder of the [[Vallabh sect]] also known as [[Pushtimarg]].{{source needed|date=June 2019}} A temple has been constructed in his honour. Near this is a temple of Champeshwar [[Shiva|Mahadeva]]. There are two Baithaks of Vallabhacharya's [[Pushtimarg Baithak|Chaurasi Bethak]] here. | The village is identified with Champaranya and therefore has religious significance as the birthplace of the Saint Mahaprabhu [[Vallabhacharya]], the reformer and founder of the [[Vallabh sect]] also known as [[Pushtimarg]].{{source needed|date=June 2019}} A temple has been constructed in his honour. Near this is a temple of Champeshwar [[Shiva|Mahadeva]]. There are two Baithaks of Vallabhacharya's [[Pushtimarg Baithak|Chaurasi Bethak]] here. | ||
== Champaran | == Champaran word derivation == | ||
The Champaran is derived from the Champa Flower. There is a myth that in past Champaran was a forest of Champa Flowers. So, on this myth, the place first named Champajhar (Chmapa+Jhar; Jhar means house) then it named Champaran from Champaranya (its ancient name, meaning house of Champa Flowers) | The Champaran is derived from the Champa Flower. There is a myth that in past Champaran was a forest of Champa Flowers. So, on this myth, the place first named Champajhar (Chmapa+Jhar; Jhar means house) then it named Champaran from Champaranya (its ancient name, meaning house of Champa Flowers) | ||