Sirpur
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An ancient town on the Mahanadi with the brick Laxman temple and remains of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments.
MonumentMahasamund district, on the Mahanadi riverBest time to visit: October to March
Highlights
- Laxman temple, one of the finest brick temples in India
- Excavated Buddhist viharas and a large market area
- Gandheshwar temple on the river bank
- Sirpur Dance and Music Festival held at the site
Significance
Sirpur, the ancient Shripur, was a capital of the Panduvanshi rulers and a centre of Buddhist learning. The Laxman temple is protected by the ASI.