Stepping off the plane in Raipur, the sweltering sun greeted me with a stifling embrace. Beads of sweat formed on my brow but I couldn't help but smile. Smaller Indian cities hold secrets and untapped treasures for those willing to explore beyond the bustling metropolises.
India
Secrets Of Sirpur
Sirpur is a village located in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh, situated 35 km from Mahasamund city and 78 km from Raipur, on the banks of the Mahanadi River
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Stone sculptures at Surang Tila, Sirpur, Chhattisgarh
Stone sculptures at Surang Tila, Sirpur, Chhattisgarh
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