BishnupurA charming little town in theBankura district of West Bengal,Bishnupur is famous for Terracottaartwork and Baluchari sarees.

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A town with a rich heritage,Bishnupur is also referred to as Mallabhum,after the Malla dynasty, who once ruled thisregion for almost a thousand years. Thefamous Terracotta temples were also builtby the same rulers, sometime between thethe 17th and the 18th century. Each andevery temple in this region bespeak ofexcellent craftsmanship and intricatecarvings. The terracotta tiles show manyscenes from the Mahabharata. Apart fromtemples, the place is also famous forterracotta pottery and other artifacts. Thefamous Baluchari sarees depicting scenesfrom the Mahabharata on the border andpallu, are also created here. As far ascelebrations are concerned, the snakefestival, Durga puja and Kali puja are someof the main festivals of this town.

The majesticRaas Mancha, the earliest terracottastructure here, is the focal point aroundwhich many hotels, shops and offices havecome up. It served as an exhibition gallery

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during festivals. Recognisable by theircurved hut-like roofs, most temples haveintense relief work on terracotta panels ontheir walls, a delightful documentation ofBengal’s 17th-century society. Womenpampering themselves in front of themirror, a couple cosying up under anumbrella and the ubiquitous dancingwomen indicate a culture that believed inthe good life. Bricks were used in buildingthese temples because no stone wasavailable in the vicinity. Most of the templesare found in three clusters.

The huge lakes in Bishnupur serve ascharming picnic spots.Lal Bandh is one of the most serene spots intown. TheJogesh Chandra Pura Kirti Bhavan Museumexhibits manuscripts, metal jewellery, amusic gallery, terracotta art, Baluchari sarisand pattachitra.

The dingy alleys of Bishnupur town holdwhat may be the largest variety ofcraft traditions in Bengal. In the weavers’colonies around Tantipara and Bagan,Baluchari saris, known for the mythologicaltales woven into their borders and ends,Krishna is seen counselling Arjuna or tryingto calm down a miffed Radha.Bankura horses — of the pointy ears, neckslong enough to shame giraffes andintricately designed saddle — and muchdecorated elephants and tigers can be hadat Panchmura, a potter’s village. Bell-metal

objects, white conch shells withmythological scenes carved on them,terracotta tiles — there’s much to admireand pick up.

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What To

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1 Jorebangla Temple

Bishnupur Town, Bishnupur

Recognisable by its curved hut-likeroofs, Jorebangla Temple has intense reliefwork on terracotta panels on its walls,a delightful documentation of Bengal’s17th-century society. One of the mostfamous tourist attractions in town, this oneremains flocked with devotees all yearround. 

2 Shyamrai Temple

Bishnupur, West Bengal, India

Dedicated to God Krishna and goddessRadha, this beautiful temple is a fineexample of architectural brilliance of thelocal craftsmanship. The Shyam RaiTemple has five Orissa-style shikharas on atapering Bengal chala roof and rasamandalamotifs on the walls — concentric circlesdepicting scenes from Krishna’s life and theRam-Ravana combat. Do plan a visit here onyour Bishnupur tour. 

3 Rasmancha Temple

Bishnupur, West Bengal, India

The majestic Raas Mancha, the earliestterracotta structure here, is the focalpoint around which many hotels, shopsand offices have come up. It served asan exhibition gallery during festivals. Don'tmiss this beautiful temple on yourBishnupur trip!

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Mrinmoyee Mandir

Bishnupur, West Bengal, India

 The temple of Mrinmoyee, the oldestin Bishnupur, dating to 997 CE, is across theroad from Jore Bangla. One of theprominent temples in this sleepy town, avisit to this attraction is a must if you wantto soak up some quietude and architecturalbrilliance. 

5 Bishnupur Museum

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Bishnupur,West Bengal, India

The Jogesh Chandra Pura Kirti BhavanMuseum or Bishnupur Museum exhibitsmanuscripts, metal jewellery, a musicgallery, terracotta art, Baluchari saris andpattachitra. A must visit attraction on yourBishnupur tour, this one takes you back tothe historical time. 

Where To

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1 Hotel Laxmi Park

Bishnupur, West Bengal, India

The in-house restaurant of Hotel Laxmi Parkis a nice option if you a delicious meal atprices that won't hurt your pocket much!The menu here comprises mainly of Bengalidishes and it is recommended to try thelocal specialities when you are at this

restaurant. 

2 Tourist Lodge

Bishnupur, West Bengal, India

Bengali meals are served at mostrestaurants in Baliapara area and TouristLodge is one of those places where you cansatiate your hunger pangs with theauthentic local dishes. It may not be yourtypical restaurant when it comes to decorand ambiance, but worth visiting a place forthe awesome food!