Sirpur's Sacred Bricks: The Ram Temple

By Dr Himanshu Poptani

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1105696782
• ISBN13: 9781105696787
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"