The surface findings at the archaeological site located on the left bank of river Kharun, a tributary of Sheonath river, indicate that the ancient city buried underneath was a highly developed urban settlement and flourished in the third century BC. more..

2,000-yr-old archaeological site found in C’garh

Archaeologists have discovered remains of a 2,000-year-old mud-fort at Damaru, 18 kms north-east of Baloda Bazar. The site is located on the bank of river Seonath in Chhattisgarh’s Baloda Bazar district.

“The surface findings have indicated that the site may date back to 1st century AD. The excavation of the site may throw light on the missing historical links between 1st century AD and 5th century AD of Chhattisgarh, known in archaeological parlance as dark period”, archaeological officer and director of Damroo excavation Dr Shivakant Vajpayee told..

Inscriptions in Chhattisgarh:

There are many inscriptions found in chhattisgarh on various times and these are kept in different places.
Please check the post Inscriptions in Chhattisgarh for more details.

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Sirpur, Laxman Temple and Buddha Vihar : Lost City, Chhattisgarh

Attractions:

ANAND PRABHU KUTI VIHARA : Buddha Vihar

Sirpur was once large buddhist historical site, it has been traced by foreign historians as well. And in budhhist scripts and books there is mention of Sirpur or Sripur.

Finding this excavation site shows the same place, and with more details it will be proved to be great historical achievment. It is said that this place was used for Budhhist preaching and teaching, this could be one kind of university or worship place used for gathering of big events.

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Carvings at the entrance of the Buddha Vihar at Sirpur, Chhattisgarh shows the detailed level architecture of history of Chhattisgarh and its association with Budhha.

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- Surang Tila

Surangtila, Sirpur, Chhattisgarh, Originally uploaded by Ice Cubes

This is one of the most recent excavation at Sirpur, Chhattisgarh. This is the picture of one of the panel on top of a huge platform. Some people call it a temple complex, but I dont agree with them and probably any person with common sense will not agree. Anyways, it is a great site ans although excavation is not carried out in the best possible way, but atleast something has been done. It is still a site worth visiting.

Panchtantra

Depiction of Panchtantra story at an entrance gate in Sirpur, Chhattisgarh

Panchtantra Depicteda at Sirpur, Originally uploaded by Ice Cubes

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Narsingh Avatar of Sri Vishu - Hindu God

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Historical city Sripur

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The ancient city of Sirpur (also called Shirpur) has been mentioned in ancient epigraphic records, dating back to the 5th to the 8th centuries A.D. The city was once the capital of the Sarbhapuriya and Somvanshi Kings of Dakshin (south) Kosala and was an important Buddhist centre. It was even visited by Hiuen Tsang, the great Chinese traveler and scholar, around 635 AD. The small but interesting town of Sirpur has many beautiful temples worth visiting on Sirpur Tour.

Sirpur devi

There is maa sirpur devi Temple depicting Ma Durga.

sirpur devi, uploaded by ravi325

Art: Dance and Music

Many stature (murti) found is excavation shows various details of different dance and music art forms. This shows that the Sirpur at some time was related with big kindom dynasty.

Dakshin (south) Kosala Capital

Sirpur 5,Lord Buddha, uploaded by sandeep baraskar

Excavation Site More to explore:

This site of sirpur is significant achievement in Chhattisgarh Archeology.

There are many new locations near Sirpur are being checked by Archeologist. These is significant breakthrough recently by finding Tarighat site near Raipur. This location is just 60-70 km far from Sirpur.

Please check more details about Tarighat.

Location:
This place is located in Mahasamund District of Chhattisgarh(Check districts map), Also 50 kms from Raipur.

Air: (Check Chhattisgarh Airmap)
From Raipur Airport: 70 km by Car.

Train: (Check Chhattisgarh Trainmap)
Raipur Station. -
Mahasamund Station. - 33 km

Map:

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TALA, Bilaspur District (Amerikapa village) Chhattisgarh - Rudra Shiva, Devrani Jethani Temple, Maniyari River

Attractions:

Tala Yoga Mudra, Tala Bilaspur

Rudra Shiva

Ruined Devrani Jethani Temple

Rishis & consorts ~ Devarani Mandir ~ ca 6th century, Vakataka Dynasty TALA

~ circle of Rsis ~ Devarani Mandir TALA, Bilaspur Dt., CT

~ Garbha Grha with obese ShivaGanas dancing, Devi & feet ~ Devarani Mandir TALA

Bharavahaka & loose murtis Jethani ruins TALA

Rishi on the ground TALA

Location:
This place is located in Chhattisgarh(Check districts map) Bilaspur District.

Directions from Raipur and Bilaspur:

This place comes under Amerikapa Village in Bilaspur District, Chhattisgarh, This is situated on the bank of Maniyari River. You can visit this place on NH200 on Raipur-Bipaspur in chhattisgarh. It is 27 Kms from Bilaspur. From Raipur it is 90 Kms on NH200 and Right turn after maniyari River bridge, from Bhojpuri Village.

Air: (Check Chhattisgarh Airmap)
From Raipur Airport: 90 kms by Car.

Train: (Check Chhattisgarh Trainmap)
Dagri Railway station on Raipur-Bilaspur track is nearest station.(7.5 kms).
Can be reached from Raipur and bilaspur stations.

Map:

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Ramgarh, Surguja District, Chhattisgarh: Sita Bhengra Caves, Sita kund, Kalidas Meghdutam

Ramgarh hills are located 50 kms from Ambikapur, headquarter of Surguja District.
This is very famous for historical significance.

There are oldest temples and caves, which are of historical significance. Books like Meghdutam by Kalidas and many inscriptions are written here. Ramayan Evidence are also found in Ramgarh Hills, it is also called Ramgiri.

Attractions:

Sita Bhengra Caves

It is said that These caves were used by Sri Ram and Sita during their exile and visit to Ramgarh. The name Ram-garh is also derived from Sri Ram himself. They stayed here for some time.

Sita Kund:

During their stay in Ramgarh hills, they had created ponds. It is very famous till now, it is named after Sita.

Ramgarh Caves Inscriptions:

Ramgarh hills caves inscriptions are very old about 2nd Century B. C

Kalidas NatyaShala and Meghdut:

It is said that the jogimara cave was used to tell musical stories.
Below is scripts found in cave is written in Brahmi Lipi.

'शुतनुक नम।'
'देवदार्शक्यि।'
'शुतनुक नम देवदार्शक्यि।'
'तंकमयिथ वलन शेये।'
'देवदिने नम। लुपदखे।'

Meaning:
Sutnuka is a goddess dancer. Devotee of Varun, Handsome Devdin Daksha has loved Sutnuka.
सुतनुका नाम की देवदासी (के विषय में), सुतनुका नाम की देवदासी को प्रेमासक्त किया। वरुण के उपासक (बनारस निवासी) श्रेष्ठि देवदीन नाम के रुपदक्ष ने।

Jogimara Cave heroine is Sutnuka. This is oldest caves of this type.

Ramgarh Mahotsav:

Ramgarh Mahotsav is celebrated every year in month of June.

Location:
This place is located in Surguja District of Chhattisgarh(Check CG districts map)

Air: (Check Chhattisgarh Airmap)
From Raipur Airport: by Car.
50 km from Ambikapur.

Train: (Check Chhattisgarh Trainmap)
Nearest Station is Ambikapur Station.

Map:

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Tala Yoga Mudra, Tala Bilaspur

Tala Yoga Mudra, Tala Bilaspur, a photo by ExpCG on Flickr.

Sirpur, Chhattisgarh : Dalai Lama Visit 2013 - laxman Temple, Anand Prabhu Kuti Vihar

Eternal peace at Sirpur : Dalai Lama

Nobel prize winner Dalai Lama said that he has visited Sirpur, the famous historical Buddhist place and main cultural centre of Jain Shav & Vaishnav.

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Dalai Lama visits Buddhist site in Chhattisgarh

"Really amazing, the history of Sirpur is glorious," the Dalai Lama said at Sirpur in Mahasamund district, about 75 km from Raipur.

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Sirpur's history is glorious: Dalai Daily Pioneer
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Thursday visited the famous Buddhist scholar site of Central India, Sirpur, in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district and ...

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Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama is tibettian Buddhist leader, lives in Dharmshala, India.

Sirpur, Chhattisgarh

Sirpur is historical city, which is 2nd-3rd Century B.C. excavated site, has many monuments is called Sripur, capital of historical Dakshin kosala.

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Laxman Temple, Sirpur, Chhattisgarh

Laxman Temple reference goes to Ramayan era, when Sri Ram with his wife Sita and brother Laxman came in Dadak van for 14 years of exile. Sirpur was one of the place on bank of Mahanadi river, where they stayed for a while.

On their memory Brick temple was created and named Laxman Temple. This beautiful architecture is famous for its design and using only bricks.

ANAND PRABHU KUTI VIHAR, Sirpur (District Mahasamund)

Sirpur is a historical and religious place on the southern bank of the Mahanadi river. near village Kunari turn in Mahasamund District. Anand Prabhu Kuti Vihar was a residence for the Buddhist monks and a place for worship related to the Buddhist monk named ‘Anand Prabhu’ built in 7th–8th cent. A.D.
Here, in main cell, a big sculpture of Lord Buddha is installed. Sculptures of river goddess and Padmapani Avlokiteswar are kept in main.

Location:

This place is located in Mahasamund District Chhattisgarh(Check districts map)

Air: (Check Chhattisgarh Airmap)
From Raipur Airport: 80 kms by Car.

Train: (Check Chhattisgarh Trainmap)

33 Kms North from Mahasamund Railway Station‎

Map:

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