Sirpur ruins
7th-8th century Buddhist, Hindu and Jain archaeological remains along the Mahanadi river.
Tribal heritage and ancient ruins
Chhattisgarh — Heritage & Culture
Monuments, living traditions and festivals that shape Chhattisgarh beyond its city sights.
Key monuments
Bhoramdeo Temple
An 11th-century temple sometimes called the 'Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh' for its carvings.
Barsur's temple ruins
A cluster of ancient temples in a former Nalanda-era learning centre.
Festivals
Bastar Dussehra
A 75-day festival, one of the longest in the world, unique to the Bastar tribal region.
Madai festivals
Seasonal tribal fairs across Bastar celebrating local deities with music and trade.
Culture
One of India's largest tribal populations, with distinct Gond and Baiga art, dance and oral traditions.