Laxman Temple, Sirpur

The Lakshman Temple or Laxman Temple is one of the first brick temples constructed in India. It is located around 90 km from Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh. Its intricate carvings and depiction of art makes the temple all the more attractive.

This brick temple is constructed on a high massive platform and it consists of three major segments that are the garbha grih (the main house), antraal (passage) and mandap (a shelter). The other religious depictions portrayed in the temple are Vatayan, Chitya Gawaksha, Bharwahakgana, Aja, Kirtimkh and Kama Amalak that are beautifully carved on the pillars inside the temple.