Tourist Place in Mahasamund
| Location: | Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, India |
Temperature:
| Summer: 33°C,20°C: Winter:24°C, 16°C |
STD Code:
| 07723 |
| Best Times: | October to March |
Attractions:
| Anand Prabhu Kudi Vihar, Swastik Viha, Gandheswar temple, Laxman Temple, Chandi Temple (Dhuchapali) |
Language:
| Hindi, Chhattisgarhi, Local dialects |
Anand Prabhu Kudi Vihar is a 14 room Buddhist vihar. This was constructed by Bhikshu Anand Prabhu, who was a follower of Buddha, during the period of Mahashivgupt Balarjun, and is the most famous of Sirpur's Buddhist vihars.
Swastik Vihar is a Buddhist vihar. It is believed to have been used by Buddhist monks for Meditation and study.
Gandheswar temple is situated on the banks of the Mahanadi River. The temple was built using the architectural remains of ancient temples and vihars. The effect is quite artistic. Various pictures of 'Shiva-Leela' adorn the top of the entrance. Inside there is a statue of Buddha touching the earth, as well as statues of Natraj, Shiva, Varah, Garud Narayan, and Mahisasur Mardini.
Laxman Temple is one of the finest brick temples in India. The temple is distinguished by exquisite carvings and precise construction.