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Museums and Art Galleries - Mahant Ghasi Memorial MuseumMahakoshal Art Gallery | Museum (Laxman Temple Premises)

Mahant Ghasi Memorial Museum

Mahant Ghasi Memorial Museum located near D.K.Hospital, was established by Raja Mahant Ghasidas of Rajnandgaon in 1875. The museum records the major events of the town's history and is known for its collection of antiquities like inscriptions, images, sculptures, coins and things associated with natural history and anthropology. The museum has two floors and five galleries. The first floor houses objects related to nature and its history containing various mammals, snakes, and birds. The museum also houses a huge library.

Mahakoshal Art Gallery

The octagon shaped Mahakoshal Art gallery is located near D.K.Hospital. This gallery displays art work of the locals.

Museum (Laxman Temple Premises)

The archaeological Survey of India has established a museum in the Laxman temple premises in Sirpur (77km from Raipur). Rare statues collected from Sirpur and other architectural memoirs have been kept here. These bear significance to Shaiva, Vaishnanva, Buddha and Jain faiths.

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