chhattisgarh tourism Archives - MK NEWS HUB https://mknewshub.com/tag/chhattisgarh-tourism/ Wed, 09 Jan 2019 09:51:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://mknewshub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cropped-IMG-20240925-WA0017-1-32x32.jpg chhattisgarh tourism Archives - MK NEWS HUB https://mknewshub.com/tag/chhattisgarh-tourism/ 32 32 All you need to know about Sirpur- ‘The Gem of Chhattisgarh’ https://mknewshub.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-sirpur-the-gem-of-chhattisgarh/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-you-need-to-know-about-sirpur-the-gem-of-chhattisgarh Wed, 09 Jan 2019 09:51:49 +0000 https://chhattisgarhtimes.in/?p=6134 An Ayurveda treatment centre, underground granary market and a sixth century ‘Ayurvedic Snaan Kund’ (an ancient spa), puts Sirpur in the list of the richest archaeological sites in India.     This quaint town is one of India’s most sought after archaeological wonder and is often described as a museum under the open sky. This …

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]]> An Ayurveda treatment centre, underground granary market and a sixth century ‘Ayurvedic Snaan Kund’ (an ancient spa), puts Sirpur in the list of the richest archaeological sites in India.

 
 
This quaint town is one of India’s most sought after archaeological wonder and is often described as a museum under the open sky. This peaceful town is situated on the banks of Mahanadi river. Unmatched stone carvings, along with 22 Shiva temples, four Vishnu temples, 10 Buddha Viharas, three Jain Viharas, an Ayurveda treatment centre, underground granary market and a sixth century ‘Ayurvedic Snaan Kund’ (an ancient spa), puts Sirpur in the list of the richest archaeological sites in India.

The modern Sirpur, which contains the remains of the ancient and medieval Buddhist era, is one of the most treasured places for Buddhists. Among the numerous temples and Buddhist monasteries (viharas), the most notable are the Lakshman Temple (one of the finest brick temples), Gandheshwar Temple, Anandprabhu Kutir Vihara and Swastika Vihara. The recently excavated Tivaradeva Mahavihara is, however, the most stunning of all. The sanctum of the vihara houses a sculpture of the Lord Buddha in the “Bhumisparsh mudra”. The Buddhist monasteries at Sirpur are said to be largest and most important Buddhist monasteries in India.

Artistic Touch:

Once you’ve had your historic fill, make your way to the highly acclaimed Sirpur National Dance and Music Festival, organised every year in the month of January by Chhattisgarh Tourism Board in order to promote the Buddhist sites of Sirpur. It is a rare confluence of art and culture aimed at creating international cultural amity and brotherhood and showcases the best proponents of Chhattisgarh’s traditional music and dance forms including the Pandvani, the Panthi, the Raut Nacha, the Karma, the Saila and the Gedi dance (in which wooden sticks and poles are used as props).

At a glance
Getting there: Sirpur is 80 km from Raipur (1 hour 30 minutes by road.) Raipur is well connected via rail, road and air with major cities in the country.
When to go: During the Sirpur National Dance and Music Festival which takes place in the month of January each year.

Attractions of Sirpur

Laxman Temple : It is one of the finest brick temple in the country. It’s pillars have unique and precise carvings of religious segments of temples like Kama Amalak, Kirtimukh, Gawaksha, Vatayan, Chitya, Aja and Bharwahakgana. The temple has a Shelter, Passage and a main house with unique carvings.
Gandheswar Temple  : It is a shiva temple which was build from the remains of ancient vihars and Temples. The temple contains some rare stupas of Natraj, Shiv, Grud Narayan, Mahisasur Mardini and buddha touching the earth. A very peculiar face of Rawan is also an important attractions of this place.
Buddha Vihar  : The place mainy contains meditation room, residential rooms, study room and a six feet statue of buddha.
Ram Temple : There’s nothing as such things related to god ram but the place in itself is unique.
Museum : This museum is built in the premises of the Lakshman temple by the Archaeological survey of India. Some of the rarest collections and statues are kept at this place.
 
Reference Source: India Today
 

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]]> Chhattisgarh Tourism Board has initiated ‘Home Stay’ under the Indian tribal tourism Circuit at state https://mknewshub.com/chhattisgarh-tourism-board-has-initiated-home-stay-under-the-indian-tribal-tourism-circuit-at-state/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chhattisgarh-tourism-board-has-initiated-home-stay-under-the-indian-tribal-tourism-circuit-at-state Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:14:57 +0000 https://chhattisgarhtimes.in/?p=4163 Chhattisgarh Times Raipur: To promote tribal village tradition amongst tourists of the country, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board has initiated ‘Home Stay’ under the Indian tribal tourism Circuit at state. During the festive season some places Mainpaat, Saroda Dadar, Dantewada are all set to host the guest for new year’s celebration. Talking to TOI CTB General Manager …

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]]> Chhattisgarh Times Raipur: To promote tribal village tradition amongst tourists of the country, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board has initiated ‘Home Stay’ under the Indian tribal tourism Circuit at state. During the festive season some places Mainpaat, Saroda Dadar, Dantewada are all set to host the guest for new year’s celebration. Talking to TOI CTB General Manager Sanjay Singh said “ the idea behind the village tour is to give an understanding of life of the people of India in Chhattisgarh’s tribal regions. Here visitors will visit different communities and at first hand the way in which the tribals live there every day life” “ It’s really appreciable effort under the tribal tourism circuit that tourists will witness the local tribal families, which is itself a very unique travel experience. Besides highly recommended tourist itineraries with all modern facilities so that the people who would visit once can go back with joyful memories. People from all age groups can take this comfortable soft adventure cultural tours and Nature tours to Chhattisgarh” Sanjay Singh Added. A tourist official from Bastar informed “Online bookings will be open soon so tourists who want to grab the experience of ‘Home Stay’ can book their stay through it. In Dantewada district in almost six villages nine ‘home stay’ are being made. All the tourist destination is being made at near by villages of famous tourists spots. Government has provided a good amount of money to prepare them. Guides facilities will also available so that tourists can know about the culture, customs, traditions, and food habits of the tribals”. The villagers are doing this work in collaboration with the local youth administration to explore Bastar and other part of the Chhattisgarh. Tribal Home Stay facility available at these places of Bastar; The Tribal Home Stay is being constructed in the Kotwar Faraspaal for the Dhiklan tourist spot. To enjoy the beautiful waterfall of Phulpad, this facility will be available in the nearby village Palar and Phulpad. Apart from this, this facility will also be available in Barasur, Mchnar. It is being told that for the next 5-6 months, the youth will be provided training to the villagers to provide better facilities to tourists. After this the villagers will work for the tourists who stay here. Apart from Bastar in Mainpaat, Saroda Dadar, Chilfi Velly ‘Home Stay’ facilities are operating soon.

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