Sirpur

General Info of Sirpur

History of Sirpur

Sirpur has a rich background of traditional cultural heritage and architecture. The archaeological remains are still a pride for this region. The Buddha Viharas in Sirpur are older than Nalanda. The town of sirpur has been mentioned in ancient epigraphic records, dating back to the 5th to the 8th centuries A.D. Drained by the pristine waters of the Mahanadi and facing the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary on the Northeast, Sirpur is a small town, 84 kms from the capital, Raipur. Moving along from Raipur, one reaches Arang, from where one goes to Tumgaon. A road from here leads northwards, to Sirpur. It is an enriching experience to see how life goes on in these quiet villages, without getting affected by the hustle – bustle of the outside world.

Places Of Tourist Attraction

LAXMAN TEMPLE

Sirpur is an interesting site. The Laxman Temple here, believed to have been built in the 7 th century, is one of the finest brick temples in India, in good condition, and characterized by exquisite carvings and precise construction. The Archaeological Survey of India has established a museum in the temple premises, which houses a collection of rare statues and other relics significant to the Shaiva, Vaishnava, Buddhist and Jain faiths.

LAXMAN TEMPLE Chhattisgarh

Excursions of Sirpur

Tour packages of Sirpur

How to get there

Chhattisgarh was the region known as Dakshin Koshal, which finds mention in both the Ramayana and Mahabharata

By Air

Nearest airport is Raipur (84kms) Connected with Mumbai, Delhi, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Ranchi, Vishakhapatnam and Chennai.

By Rail

Raipur is the nearest Railway station on the Bombay- Howrah main line Mahasamund is the nearest railway station on the Raipur- Waltair line.

By Road

Regular Buses from Raipur and Mahasamund to Sirpur. Taxis are available at Raipur and Mahasamund.

Map of Sirpur

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