Lakshmana Temple, Sirpur,
Chattisgarh
Lakshmana
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Sirpur Village in Mahasamund District in the
Indian state of Chhattisgarh. This Temple
belongs to the mature phase of Gupta architecture can be assigned to the 7th
century CE. This Temple is considered as one of best brick-built Temple in India.
The Temple is under protection of Archaeological Survey of India.
History
The
foundation inscription about the temple construction was found in the debris of
this temple and is kept now in Raipur Museum. It is the largest inscription
found at Sirpur. The inscription mentions that Vasata, the mother of Maha Shivagupta
Balarjuna and the daughter of Suryavarman, the king of Magadha constructed this
Temple in memory of her husband after his death.
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The Temple
This Temple is considered as one of best brick-built
Temple in India. This Temple is well
maintained and enclosed within a compound. The Temple stands on a platform
facing east. The platform measures about 77 feet long, 39 feet broad and 6 feet
high. The platform is built in stone however the temple is entirely made in
brick. The temple is Pancharatha on plan. The temple consists of
sanctum, antarala and mandapa.
The
mandapa is completely in ruins except its pillar bases.
The Mandapa is enclosed by two side walls and has remnants of two
rows of pillars, eight in each row with corresponding pilaster on side wall.
The Sanctum and the (Shikara) tower over the sanctum is intact. Only the top
portion of Shikara was lost.
The
Sanctum is square in shape. The idol housed in the sanctum is missing. The door
frame in stone at the entrance to the sanctum is an example of outstanding
architecture. The temple is dedicated to
Vishnu as his avatars are found on door jambs. The lintel contains an image of
Lord Vishnu in Ananda Sayana posture along with his consorts, Sridevi and
Bhoodevi and a panel on Krishna from Bhagavata Purana.
Connectivity
Sirpur is located at about
37 Kms from Mahasamund, 38 Kms from Mahasamund Railway Station, 45 Kms from Arang,
74 Kms from Raipur Airport and 82 Kms from Raipur. Sirpur Village is
situated on the banks of the river Mahanadi in Mahasamund District in the state of
Chhattisgarh. Sirpur is accessible from Raipur by a four-lane National Highway 53. Regular bus services
connect Raipur and Sirpur. The nearest railway station is Mahasamund Railway Station.
The nearest airport is the Swami Vivekananda airport at Raipur with daily flights to
major cities in India.
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