Laxman Temple

Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh


Sirpur's pineapple-shaped 7th-century Laxman Temple is one of the oldest brick temples in India.

Behind the temple is a nicely displayed museum of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures and before-and-after photos of Sirpur excavations.


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