In this video I'm going to show you the best places to travel in BIshnupur ! Get a better understanding of the culture of this place through these top 10 places for tourists.
1.Rasmancha-At a distance of 1.5 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Rasmancha is a historical monument located in the town of Bishnupur, West Bengal. Surrounded by a well-maintained garden, it is the oldest brick temple and the only temple of its kind in the whole country.Rasmancha was built by Malla King Bir Hambir in 1600 CE. The temple has a unique and unparalleled structure. This monument stands on a raised square laterite plinth with a pyramidal superstructure. The temple is surrounded by smaller Bengali-styled hut-like structures. The temple has one inner chamber housing the idols of Radha-Krishna.
2.Shyam Rai Temple -At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Stand, Shyam Rai Temple is an ancient temple situated within the fort of Bishnupur. Located near Jor Bangla Temple, it is one of the popular temples in Bishnupur and among the must-see places to experience Bishnupur tourism. Like most of the temples in Bishnupur, this is also dedicated to Lord Krishna. Maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, the temple is an example of the Pancha Ratna (Five gems) architecture and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. This is the most profusely carved temple in Bishnupur.
3.Jor Bangla Temple-At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Jor Bangla Temple is an ancient temple located in Bishnupur, West Bengal. It is one of the top historical places in West Bengal and among the best places to experience Bishnupur tourism.It is one of the few temples of Bishnupur which is in good condition. It is richly ornamented with terracotta carvings. The temple is known for its classic chala style of Bengal architecture.
4.Madan Mohan Temple-At a distance of 3 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Madan Mohan Temple is one of the ancient temples located in Bishnupur town of West Bengal. Built-in Eka-Ratna style, the temple has a square flat roof with curved cornices and a pinnacle over the top. It is relatively a bigger Eka-Ratna temple compared to other similar temples in Bishnupur and one of the most renowned temples in the town. The present temple was built after the original temple was damaged due to a massive earthquake in 1820.
5.Dalmadal Cannon-At a distance of 1.5 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Dalmadal Cannon is one of the famous cannon located in Bishnupur, West Bengal. Situated near Chinnamasta Temple and Jor Mandir Temples, it is one of the popular historical attractions in Bishnupur. Dalmadal is the biggest one built by the Malla kings of Bengal and has not rusted with time with the outer diameter of 66.5 cm.The canon is kept within an enclosure that attracts lots of tourists from far off places.
6.Chinnamasta Temple-Chinnamasta Temple is a Hindu temple in Bishnupur, Bankura District, West Bengal, India, dedicated to the Goddess Sakti. This is a modern temple where the presiding Devi is still revered. The Dalmadal Cannon/Gun path to the Jor-Mandir collection of temples passes through this temple. Bishnupur Bus Stand is 1.5 km, Bishnupur Junction Railway Station is 4 km, and Bishnupur New Bus Stand is 2 km distant.
7.Lalji Temple-At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Lalji Temple is an ancient temple located in Bishnupur, West Bengal. Situated near Jor Bangla Temple, it is one of the prominent terracotta temples of Bishnupur.This temple has been devoted to Radha-Krishna. This temple bears similar architectural concepts like many of the earlier temples. It is built on a square raised plinth, consisting of ornamental stucco decorations on low relief carvings.
8.Radha Gobinda Temple-At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Radha Gobinda Temple is an old temple located in Bishnupur, West Bengal. Situated near Jor Mandir Temple, it is one of the ancient architectural marvels of Bishnupur.It is an Ekaratna temple, built of laterite and consists of a square lower storey in the thatched-hut fashion of Bengal Temple architecture with a curvilinear tower above it. The facade of the temple is profusely carved. The decorative motifs include floral patterns, puranic scenes, and many geometrical depictions.
9.At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Stand, Nandalal Temple is an ancient temple situated at Dalmadal Para in Bishnupur town of West Bengal. Located near Jor Mandir Temples, it is one of the popular places of heritage in West Bengal and among the top places to visit in Bishnupur.There is very little ornamentation of the lower relief of the arches of the front facade. Currently, there is no deity inside the temple.
10.Gate of Old Fort- This entrance gate is called the Gardarja, which literally means the door of the fort.The fine arched gateway of Old Fort has a central passage for accommodating the Malla Troops.
