Danteshwari Temple, Hindu temple in Dantewada district, India.

Danteshwari Temple stands in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, at the confluence of the Shankini and Dhankini rivers. Its 14th-century complex is divided into Garbh Griha, Maha Mandap, Mukhya Mandap and Sabha Mandap; the first two are built of stone. A Garuda Pillar stands before the entrance, and the shikhara carries sculptural ornament. The black stone idol of Danteshwari Mai is kept in the inner sanctum.

The temple was built in the 14th century, and Dantewada is named after the goddess Danteshwari, the presiding deity of the earlier Kakatiya rulers. Traditionally she is the Kuldevi, or family goddess, of Bastar state. The idol of Danteshwari Mai is chiseled out of black stone.

The temple draws thousands from local communities during the Dusshera festival, who gather for ceremonies and watch processions pass through the grounds. These gatherings show how the place remains a center for religious and community celebration.

The temple lies on NH30, about 80 km from Jagdalpur and roughly 350 km from Raipur, a road journey of some 7-8 hours. It stands at the confluence of the Shankini and Dhankini rivers, which are said to run in different colours. The complex is enclosed by massive walls around a spacious courtyard, with a Garuda Pillar facing the entrance.

The temple stands at the confluence of the Shankini and Dhankini rivers, whose waters are said to run in different colours. The name Dantewada comes from dant, tooth: tradition holds that a tooth of Sati fell here, making the site one of the 52 Shakta pithas. The idol of Danteshwari Mai is carved from black stone.