Once upon a time the
capital city of powerful kingdom, Raipur lost its raison dêtre when its reigning dynasty
lost their domain to stronger forces. Like the phoenix, Raipur has risen from the
ashes of obscurity and taken front place as the capital city of the new born state of
Chattisgarh.
Few people travel to Raipur for
leisure or pleasure - most visitors are business travellers in search of government
contracts and lucrative deals. Those who do stray from their set itineraries discover
ruins that tell tales of the city's once glorious past, fortifications that stood guard
over the city, its residents and the temples and lakes that were integral to the life of
the people.