| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Sirpur, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, on the banks of the Mahanadi River, ~78 km from Raipur. |
| Key Heritage Sites | Lakshman Temple (6th-century brick temple), Anand Prabhu Kuti Vihara, monasteries, temples, assembly halls, and residential complexes. |
| Historical Significance | Major center of South Kosala, known for Hindu-Buddhist-Jain syncretism. Flourished under the Pandu dynasty, with ~700 years of architectural evolution. |
| UNESCO Nomination | Joint inspection by ASI and Sirpur SADA advances nomination for World Heritage Status. Complex is ASI-protected. |
| Archaeological Finds | Buddhist remains, including structures visited by Chinese traveler Xuanzang (7th century CE). Reflects urban prosperity under Pandu rulers. |
| ASI Role | Premier body for archaeological research (founded 1861 by Alexander Cunningham). Manages 3,650+ monuments, conducts excavations, conservation under Ancient Monuments Act, 1958. |
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