Bishnupur Overview
The oldest brick temple, Rasmancha was commissioned by Malla King Bir Hambir in 1600 CE. The temple has one inner chamber housing the idols of Radha-Krishna.
It has an elongated tower encircled by turrets which are of hut shapes. It is enclosed by a passageway and there are some big cannons which date back to Malla period. The Vaishnava Ras festival was held till 1935 before it was converted to a protected monument.
Madan Mohan Temple
This eka-ratna temple was built by Malla King Durjana Singh Dev in late 17th century that has a square flat roof with curved cornices and a pinnacle over the top.
The Madan Mohan Temple was built by King Durjana Dev Singh, for his family deities of Radha and Krishna. It is one of the most renowned temples of Bishnupur.
Jorebangla Temple
Built by Malla King Raghunath Singh in 1655 AD, The temple made of laterite bricks has an appearance of two thatched huts joined together and surmounted by a single tower.
The temple's roofs and walls have classical Chala style of architecture in terracotta. The panels and walls depict the lives of the Royalty and stories from Epics.
Terracotta
Terracotta is a type of ceramic pottery. It's used to make many flower pots. Terracotta is also often used for pipes, bricks, and sculptures. Terracotta pottery is made by baking terracotta clay. In fact, the word “terracotta” comes from the Italian words for “baked earth.
How Do you Reach:
You Can Reach by 6 direct train from Kolkata to Bishnupur. Hwh Prr Exp (12827), Rupasibangla Exp (12883), Aranyak Express (12885), Pbr Kaviguru Exp (12950) etc.
To reach Bishnupur from Kolkata is 3h 10m.
The fastest way to reach Bishnupur from Kolkata takes you 2h 46m, which is to take a taxi from Kolkata to Bishnupur.
Local buses run in Kolkata, and the nearest bus stand to Bishnupur is in Panagarh which is 46 km away. An alternative option is available, as you can deboard at Durgapur Bus stand which is 48 km away from Bishnupur. You have to hire a taxi from these bus stands to reach to the city of Bishnupur.
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