ABOUT BISHNUPUR:

• Glorious capital city of the Malla dynasty was an important centre of Bengali culture and learning.
• Arts, architecture, sculpture and music flourished here under the patronage of Malla kings.
• Exquisite temples here testify the great craftsmanship of the terracotta artisans.
• Temples are usually made in brick and sometimes of laterite.
• Handicrafts like, the famous terracotta and wooden ‘Bankura Horse’, Dokra, silk, tassar, conch-shell and bell metal ware etc.
• Mela (December) and Snake festival (Mid of August) are the main events celebrated here.

 

ACCESSIBILITY:

• Airport : Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 152 kms distance from Bishnupur.
• Rail        : Howrah/Sealdha Railway Station, 132 kms distance from Bishnupur.
• Road      : Well connected with road.

 

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

HOLY CENTRE	Shyam Ray Temple, Jorebangla Temple of Keshta Rai, Raas Mancha, Madan Mohan Temple , Malleswara Temple, Radhey Shyam Temple, Mrinmoyee Temple, Sarbamangla Temple
MUSEUM & AUDITORIUM	Jogesh Chandra Archaeological Centre
FORT	Malla King’s Fort
FAIRS & FESTIVALS	Tusu festival Karam festival  Bandna(Saharai)  Palash Utsab Bishnupur Mela Ekteswar Gajan Dharar Mela  Durga puja

For more information visit https://bankura.gov.in/tourist-place/bishnupur/

 

ATTRACTIONS OF BISHNUPUR

Shyam Ray Temple:

• Built in 1643 and is the oldest among the Pancharatna temples.
• Temple has a fine Shikhara on a curved Bengali chala roof and the terracotta walls depict scenes from life of Lord Krishna.

Jorebangla Temple of Keshta Rai:

• Built 1655, by King Raghunath Singha Dev II.
• A fine example of unique Bengali architecture.

Raas Mancha:

• 16^th century shrine is built in the form of a stepped pyramid.
• Raas Mancha pavilion used for housing the idols of Lord Krishna.

Madan Mohan Temple:

• Built in 1694 and is one of the finest and largest temples of Bishnupur.
• Shrine is noted for its terracotta panels.

Others Visiting Sites:

• Malleswara Temple
• Radhey Shyam Temple
• Mrinmoyee Temple
• Sarbamangla Temple
• Malla King’s Fort
• Lake
• Jogesh Chandra Archaeological Centre

 

 

ART & CULTURE

Terracotta Pottery & Artifacts:

• Bishnupur is famous for Terracotta Works.
• Temples, Terracotta Pottery and Artifacts are very popular for Terracotta Work.

Baluchari Sarees:

• Baluchari sarees are created by craftsmen.
• Designs are woven with the help of a series of punch cards.

 

 

AROUND BISHNUPUR

Bankura:

• 39 kms from Bishnupur.
• Good base to visit Bishnupur and known for Raghunathji Mandir, Ektrshwar Mandir, the Methodist Missionary Church and Christian College.

Bansberia:

• 40 kms from Bishnupur.
• One of the mail villages of ancient Saptagram.
• Famous for the Ananta Vasudev temple, built 1679 in the traditional ekaratna stly.
• Temple enshrines an idol of Vasudev or Vishnu.
• Other attraction is the unique Hanseswari Temple with 13 lotus-bud shaped minars.

Joyrambati:

• 43 kms from Bishnupur.
• Pilgrim site associated with Sri Ramkrishna, the 19^th century sage.
• The Matri Mandir, dedicated to Srima Saradamoni was opened here on 19^th April, 1923.

Mukutmanipur:

• 83 kms from Bishnupur.
• Side of the river Kangsabati.
• Attraction is the dam across the river.
• Green forests and hillocks surround.
• Stunning natural beauty.

Jhilimili:

• 98 kms from Bishnupur.
• Beautiful natural forest.

Susunia Hills:

• 60 kms from Bishnupur.
• Quite popular as treakking spot both inside & outside.
• Visit the place to see "Dhara" (Natural Spring) & Silialipi.

Sutan Forest:

• 92 kms from Bishnupur.
• Ranibandh & Eco-Park and Taldangra both covered with dense forest.
• Small lakes and thrilling with wild animals.

Biharinath Hill:

• 98 kms from Bishnupur.
• Rich in flora and fauna.
• Place is known for its natural beauty.