Laxman Temple
The Lakshamana temple is located in Sirpur village in Mahasmand district of Chhattisgarh at a distance of 90 km from the state capital of Raipur. Sirpur is derived from the ancient name Sripura…
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Sirpur was the happening place about 1300 years ago. It had a Shaivite king Mahashivagupta who entertained Huen Tsang & philosopher Nagarjuna. Mahashivagupta’s father Vasata built a Laxman temple which is the first temple in India to be built using bricks. This temple was completed in 650 AD & is located on the banks of the river Mahanadi.
Now Archaeologists have unearthed a floor below the the ancient floor pushing the age of the temple back by 150 years, making its time of completion around 500 AD. (Same time as Aryabhata)
Bharatpur has five Laxman Temples. The older temple is about 400 years elderly & is located in the marketplace of Bharatpur. It is believed that Naaga Baba, a sage who worked hard for the betterment of the people had built the temple.
Devotees from all across the word visit Laxman Temple every year. The temple attracts followers to pay homage to the divine being.
Laxman Temple is located in the heart of Bharatpur & getting around Bharatpur is easy as local conveyances like rickshaw & tonga are easily obtainable.
Laxman Temple displays typical Rajasthan style of architecture. The sandstone & white marble adds beauty to the temple. The antiqueness of the temple is cherished as it speaks of the culture & heritage of Bharatpur.
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