Discovering the Mystique of Laxman Temple in Mahasamund

Introduction

Lakshman Temple situated in Sirpur is one of the oldest brick built temples in India with its own style of construction. And is unique from the point of view of decoration. Construction of an east facing temple built on a six feet high foundation Rajmata Vasata, mother of Mahakosala king Mahashivgupta Balarjuna (595-655 AD), married her husband Maharaja Harshagupta. It was built in the memory of , information about which is obtained from the inscription received from the temple. According to the records this Originally it was a Vishnu temple, which later became famous by the name of Lakshman temple.

There is a double staircase arrangement at the eastern end to reach the sanctum sanctorum and the ruined pavilion. In the thigh part of this Pancharatha style temple, there are blind-vents on Bhadra chariots from three sides. that of wooden doors Looks like a real replica. Bhadrarath has the marking of Gavaksha in the top portion, which increases as the height increases. Together they become smaller in size. There are independent Amalakas on each land at the four corners of the peak. The peak of the temple is in ruins. Two rows of four stone pillars each in the form of a pavilion in front of the sanctum sanctorum. Remains exist.

This temple is especially noteworthy for the excellent sculpture of its sanctum sanctorum door. Panchashakha type The first branch of this gate is Patrashakha, second is Ratnashakha, third is Gemini branch, fourth is again Patrashakha and fifth is The last is the Dashavatara branch, in which the Dashavatara forms of Vishnu include Matsya, Varaha, Nrisimha, Vamana, Ram, Buddha, and Kalki is the numbering of incarnations. There is a symbol of eternal Vishnu on the frontal image which proves that this The temple was dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On the Shirdal, there is a depiction of Hayagriva on the right and Keshi being killed on the left. Middle In this part, scenes related to Kandhavadha and Krishna Leela are engraved.