Mahakali Temple is one of the prominent temples in Chandrapur, and many devotees visist the temple every day, especially on Tuesday and can be called an icon of the city. This is prominent place in the heart of people of Chandrapur. The main deity in this temple is Mahakali Mata. It is usually crowded by pilgrims during the month of April, particularly on the eve of Hanuman Jayanti. Annual festival held in the month of April and lakhs of people flock to the temple on this occasion. Worshippers may have to queue up outside the temple for as long as four to five hours during this time.
There are two idols (murthys) in the Mahakali Mandir. One standing murthy is the main idol decorated with red, yellow and orange color cloths. The main idol also associated with Shiv Ling. The second murthy is reclining position. The second idol is actually below the ground level and to reach there, devotes need to walk in kind of a tunnel
Drinking water, accommodation, and prasad distribution facilities are all available within the temple premises. Tuesday is considered to be the most prominent day of worship in this temple.
There are two entrances to the temple, a rear entrance featuring Lord Ganesh and a Shani temple, which is worshipped on Saturdays, and another one featuring Lord Hanuman. Both the entrances have small shops for puja supplies like coconut, flowers and cloth. We get lot of other things for home decor and puja items all the time near the temple. The ancient temple was built by Dhundya Ram Sah, Tribal King of Gond Dynasty around 16th century. The sculptures on the walls of Mahakali temple were outstanding blend of Tibetan and Hindu traditions.
Manikgarh Fort was built by Tribal Naga Kings during 9th century. Manikgarh, made famous by a newly established cement factory near by, is about 35kms south-west of Chandrapur. Built by tribal Naga kings in the 9th century, the Manigarh hill fort stands at the height of 507 metres above sea-level. It was strongly fortified with walls and bastions. Today, the fort is in complete ruins and has become a sanctuary for wild animals. A pukka road through a dense forest leads very close to the gateway of the fort. Nearby is an old temple of Vishnu. The fort is now in ruined condition and only remnants are damaged structures, tanks, walls and bastions. Its ruined walls and bastions show the signs of strong fortifications of that time.
Ballalpur Fort is located in Ballalpur town with 16 km from Chandrapur. Khandakya Ballalshah built this land fort on the eastern bank of the Wardha River. The fort is square in shape with walls and bastions. The fort walls are still intact, but all the old structures are in total ruins. There are still two intact gates set at right angle to each other and small postern gate on the river side.
Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station (CSTPS) is the largest thermal power station of the Maharashtra State Electricity Board. Located just 6 km from the city, this thermal power station lies on the main route to Tadoba National Park. The power station has a capacity of over 2340 MW.