Chitrakoot Waterfall | Exploring Chattisgarh with Female Travellers | Travel Vlogs

In this vlog, I have explored Chhattisgarh with a bunch of female travellers. I booked the trip though a travel Startup named ‘Wovoyage’. I started around 4 in the morning from New Delhi, took a flight to Raipur and from there, we travelled in a mini traveller bus. The places we visited in Chattsgarh are Sirpur (Surang Tila, Laxman temple, Buddha Vihar, excavation site etc), Chitrakote, Titarthgarh, Tribe Haat Bazaar, and Gangrel. I am releasing Chattisgrah vlogs in 2 parts. So, remember to check out part 2 in the next few days. Here is a little detail about the places I visited:

1. Sirpur – Once the capital of the Sarbhapuriya, and Somvanshi Kings of Dakshin (South) Kosala, Chhattisgarh is a land rich in culture, architecture, art and history! An important Buddhist centre from 6th to 10th century A.D, it was visited by Hieun Tsan, the 7th Century Chinese Pilgrim and Scholar. Lord Buddha’s gracious presence still makes every soul in wandering find his path to Nirvana here. The beauty of this magical place has beckoned the presence of His Holiness Dalai Lama too in March 2013. A nondescript town perched on the banks of Mahanadi River; Sirpur has always been an international highlight due to its breathtaking excavations and rare archeological findings. Unmatched stone carvings, along with 22 Shiva temples, 4 Vishnu temples, 10 Buddha Viharas, and 3 Jain Viharas, an Ayurveda treatment centre, underground granary marketand sixth century ‘Ayurvedic Snaan Kund’ (an ancient spa)

2. Laxman Temple: relive history and let art steal your breath away as you visit one of India’s finest brick temples ever created, the magnificent Laxman Temple. A remarkable product of unique symmetry, precise construction and exquisite carvings, the Laxman Temple is a portrayal of ageless art and devotion. Explore Indian mythology as the beautiful Sheshnaag serving as an umbrella to Lord Shiva catches your attention at the entrance. The ‘Panchrath’ type temple boasts of a Mandap (shelter), Antraal (passage), and the Garbha Griha (the main house).Exquisite carving work on pillars depicting religious segments like Vatayan, Chitya Gawaksha, Bharwahakgana, Aja, Kirtimukha and Kama Amalak breathe life into the exterior walls of the temple.

The many incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Krishna Leela ornamental symbols, and erogenous pictures give the temple a uniquely sacrosanct appeal. It feels as if the walls, pillars and arches are telling the stories of Gods that hailed the rich land. Inside the main house sits a beautifully crafted statue of the Naagraj.

3. Buddha Vihara: The rising popularity of Sirpur can be accredited to the various Buddhist excavations discovered here. Truly blessed with secenic beauty, the Buddha Vihara exudes warmth and portrays religious harmony. Brick constructions and underground rooms stand testimony to mystical era. The tone blend reminds us of the Gupta dynasty’s temple and residential buildings. Witness unmatched design and architectural brilliance as you come across the six feet tall statue of Buddha touching the earth and let mystery enchant you as many residential, meditation and study rooms give you a glimpse of the Lord’s long lived glory. The Buddha Vihara iis also a meeting point of Awlokiteshar and Makarvahini Gange. The Buddha Vihara flaunts wonderful inscriptions which reveal that the ardent Buddha follower Bhikshu Anandprabhu created the shelter during the period of Mahashivgupt Balarjun. 14 marvelous rooms have been built in the Vihara having welcome gates with Dwarpals on either side carved in stone pillars.Buddha Vihara found here is believed to be four times larger than the famed Nalanda university in Bihar, which is quite an important discovery.

4. Chitrakote Waterfall – This spot is my favourite among all I visited in Chattisgarh. Chitrakote Waterfall is in Bastar district, where a majority of tribe populations of the sate live. It is also known as the Niagara Falls of India since it’s the biggest waterfall of the country. Situated in Jagdalpur, this spectacular waterfall changes its color from season to season. It is calm white in summers as it changes color to brown in monsoon.


Booked the trip through Travel Startup called ‘Wovoyage’
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