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Sirpur's Sacred Bricks: The Ram Temple
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ISBN10: 1105696782
ISBN13: 9781105696787
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: Feb 6 2026
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.15 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781105696787
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: Feb 6 2026
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.15 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
The text focuses on the ancient Ram Temple at Sirpur, Chhattisgarh, India. While Sirpur is best known for the well-preserved Laxman Temple primarily made up of burnt clay bricks, the place has other architecturally significant remains, including the ancient marketplace, Buddhist monasteries, viharas, and temples. Together, these structures reflect a sophisticated, syncretic society that flourished along the banks of the Mahanadi River, with evidence of long-distance trade. The Ram Temple - part of the ASI-protected archaeological complex - is highlighted here due to its relatively limited documentation.
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