Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Main view showing Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style temple from Kalachuri Period
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Main view showing Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style temple from Kalachuri Period
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Main view showing Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style temple from Kalachuri Period
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
Laxman Temple Sirpur - Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh - Detailed architectural view of temple with Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style design elements
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Near Gandheshwar Temple, Sirpur, Mahasamund (493111), Chhattisgarh, India, Chhattisgarh
Built c. 700-800 CE

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Cultural Heritage

The genesis of the Laxman Temple is inextricably linked to the profound devotion and patronage of Queen Vasata, mother of the illustrious Somavamshi ruler Mahashivagupta Balarjuna. Erected in the late 7th to early 8th century CE, this monumental brick edifice stands as a poignant memorial to her deceased husband, Harshagupta. An invaluable inscription discovered at the site explicitly details its construction by the queen and unequivocally confirms its original dedication to Bhagavan Vishnu, dispelling later ambiguities regarding its primary deity. This act of royal piety not only solidified the Vaishnava tradition within the Somavamshi realm but also provided a tangible testament to the dynastic commitment to dharma and ancestral reverence, shaping the religious landscape of ancient Dakshina Kosala. Sirpur, then known as Shripura, flourished as the vibrant capital of the Somavamshi kingdom, a pivotal administrative and cultural nucleus in central India. The Laxman Temple, with its distinctive *pancharatha* plan and elaborate brickwork, exemplifies the sophisticated brick Nagara architectural style prevalent in the region, showcasing an advanced understanding of structural engineering and aesthetic principles using locally abundant materials. This architectural choice, rather than stone, marks a specific regional identity and technological mastery. The temple’s construction during the Somavamshi "Golden Age" underscores Sirpur's prominence as a multi-religious center where Vaishnavism, Shaivism, and Buddhism coexisted, reflecting a period of profound cultural synthesis before the eventual ascendance of the Kalachuris.

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Built in the Nagara architecture style, Kalinga Nagara architecture style, Brick Nagara architecture style, Central Indian Nagara architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.

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