Introduction

Raipur city is centrally located in Chattisgarh and maybe that is why was chossen as the states capital. Raipur is the biggest city in the region and is one of the fastest growing industrial centre not only in the state but India as well. The establishment of Chili Steel Plant in the region has boosted the pace of development of the city. City of Raipur acts as a stop on the way to Kanha national park and also to Hirakud Dam near Sambalpur and Puri in Orissa. This stopover can be very entertaining as the visitors can enjoy various Buddhist monasteries and temples of this city.