भोपाली Bhopali locally known as CHOTTA MAHADEV (छोटा महादेव). This place is among one of the known pilgrimage centre of Betul district located 18 km away from Sarni (a town known for thermal power plant).How to reach?By train: Ghoradongri/Betul Station by there approach Ranipur village by bus from there you have to go into the forest by your own vehicle.From Sarni one need to take his own vehicle.Only during the occasion of Mahashivratri private taxis plying from Sarni, Betul and Ghoradongri at nominal rates.About the placeThis temple is located in between the range of Satpura. Shivling pic is given which established in between stones.Apart from this there is well into which there is a small passage there is also Shivaling, kind of adventurous place to explore.You get the view of Satpuras tropical deciduous forests between them many fields make perfect scenic beauty, there is temple at top from where one can easily see Satpura thermal plant chimney( photos are also uploaded please these views in it).A perfect spot for nature lover and an important place for Shiva worshippers.I fetch water only near temple which coming out from stones that was very cool.Best time to visit :Monsoon is the best season for science beauty but the way to approach here is hurdeled with rivers. So pay your visit from September to January wheather and forest are full of greenery.As photos are given this are of March ending which a period in which tropical deciduous forest shed there leaves and wheather is some what hot.During days of शिवरात्रि this place receives huge crowd.There is no lodging facility and restaurant and water is available at certain places.Please come here with proper food and water as well.Me and my friends enjoyed here so much its a must visit place which is full of sancity and tranquility in the laps of Mahadeva.

Har Har Mahadev

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