Mahasamund, Jan. 29 -- The Sirpur Heritage Festival 2026 is all set to take place from February 1 to 3, 2026, in line with the celebrations of Maghi Purnima. Organised jointly by the District Administration, Mahasamund, and the Sirpur Special Area Development Authority (SADA), it will be held at Sirpur - one of India's most significant ancient Buddhist learning centres, renowned for its rich cultural, architectural, and spiritual heritage.

"Sirpur occupies a distinguished place in Buddhist history. Once a flourishing monastic and intellectual hub, it is believed to have hosted more than 10,000 Buddhist monks at its peak. The celebrated Chinese scholar and pilgrim Xuanzang (Hsuan-Tsang), who visited Sirpur around 630-645 CE, documented th...