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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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