The Mahasamund is famous for its traditional
background. The region, once capital of 'South Kosal' ruled by 'Somavansiya Emperors', was
also a centre of learning. Large number of temples here, with its natural and devine
beauty, was always a visitors delight. The temples and the fairs/festivals has
become the part and pascel of peoples daily life.
The position of Sirpur is at the top of all
international famed historical places of South Kosal ie, present Chhattisgarh. Sirpur,
located at the bank of holy Mahanadi river, is completely merged with the cultural and
architectural arts. In the old age(at the time of Somavanshiya emperors) Sirpur was known
as 'Shripur' and was the capital of South Kosal. Sirpur has very special position in the
history of Indian art due to the value of vital and original experimentals as well as
religious and spiritual knowledge and science.
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