Laxman Temple is located in Sirpur (Sripur), 77 km from Raipur on the banks of the Mahanadi River. The Sirpur Laxman Temple, Raipur is believed to have been built in the 7th century and is hailed as one of the most impressive work of brick structure in India. It is characterised by the precise nature of construction as also by the dainty carvings gracing the temple. The top of the entrance depicts `Sheshnag` serving as an umbrella to Lord Shiva while the sides are decked with incarnations of Lord Vishnu, Krishan Leela, ornate symbolic works and erotic carvings.

Sirpur Laxman Temple, Raipur falls in the category of Panchrath group of temples, wherein the religious segments of a temple-Vatayan, Chitya Gawaksha, Bharwahakgana, Aja, Kirtimukh and Karna Amalak- are engraved on the pillars. The interiors consist of mandap (shelter), antarala (passageway) and garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). The temple holds dual status of being a place of worship and a significant archaeological site. The ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) has conducted extensive excavation and restoration work here in the temple complex and maintains a museum of artifacts collected.

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