| Temples of Bishnupur | |
|---|---|
 Jor Bangla Temple | |
| Location | Bishnupur,West Bengal,India |
| Coordinates | 23°04′30″N87°19′01″E / 23.075°N 87.317°E /23.075; 87.317 |
| Elevation | 75 mtrs |
| Architectural style | Chala Style |
| Owner | Archeological Survey of India |
| Official name | Temples at Bishnupur |
| Type | Cultural |
  Location in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India | |
TheTemples of Bishnupur are a group of temples located in the town ofBishnupur,West Bengal,India. These temples, built by theMalla kings between the 17th and 18th centuries,[1] are renowned for their unique architectural style that blends traditional Bengali design with influences from other regions.[2] The temples are primarily constructed usingterracotta, a material that gives them a distinctive reddish hue and allows for intricate detailing in the artwork. Known for their elaborate terracotta panels that depict scenes from Hindu epics like theMahabharata andRamayana, the temples are a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of theMalla dynasty.[2] Over the years, they have gained historical significance, drawing visitors and scholars alike. In recognition of their cultural value, theTemples of Bishnupur were added toUNESCO'stentative list ofWorld Heritage Sites in 1997.[3] The Temples are designated asMonuments of National importance byASI.[4]
This is alist of temples in Bishnupur, which are located in the town ofBishnupur inBankura district ofWest Bengal, India. The town is famous for the uniqueterracotta temples made from the locally availablelaterite stones. TheMalla rulers wereVaishnavites and built the famous terracotta temples during the 17th and 18th centuries at this place. Since 1997, the temples of Bishnupur is on theUNESCOWorld Heritage Site'sTentative list.[5]
| Name of the temple | Deity | Picture | Date | Notes/Beliefs |
| Rasmancha | Radha Krishna (during Rasa festival) | _Arnab_Dutta_2011.JPG) _Arnab_Dutta_2011.JPG) _Arnab_Dutta_2011.JPG) | 1600 | It is the oldest brick temple. Built by King Bir Hambir. The temple has an unusual elongated pyramidical tower, surrounded by hut-shaped turrets, which were very typical of Bengali roof structures of the time. |
| Jor-Bangla Temple | Keshto Ray (Krishna) &Gouranga |   | 1655 | Built by King Raghunath Singha Dev II. The ornate terracotta carvings are set off by the roof in the classicchala style of Bengal architecture. |
| Shyam Ray Temple | Shyam Ray (Krishna) |   _Arnab_Dutta_2011.JPG)  | 1643 | Built by King Raghunath Singha. It stands on a low square plinth and consists of an ambulatory pathway with a porch opened by three arches on the four sides of the temple. The centralshikhara is octagonal, while the rest four are square. The walls are richly decorated with terracotta carvings featuring aspects of Lord Krishna’s life. Pancha Ratna style. |
| Madanmohan Temple | Madanmohan (Krishna) |  | 1694 | King Durjana Singha Deva built the temple in theekaratna style, a square flat-roofed building with carved cornices, surmounted by a pinnacle. Impressive carvings on the walls depict scenes from theRamayana,Mahabharata and thePuranas. |
| Lalji Temple | Radha Krishna |  | 1658 | Built by Bir Singha II inekaranta style. It is built on a square raised plinth, consisting of ornamental stucco decorations on low relief carvings. |
| Radhya Shyam temple | Radha Krishna |  | 1758 | Built by Chaitanya Singha inekaratna style. It was built in a square plan, consisting of a dome-shaped shikhara and stucco motifs depicting floral, geometric and depiction of the life fromPuranas. |
| Nandalal Temple | Nandalal (Krishna) |  | 17th Century | Consisting of a square ground plan and a single tower resting on a curved roof. Very little motif work can be seen on the lower part of the temple. |
| Kalachand Temple | _Arnab_Dutta_2011.JPG) | 1656. | Built by King Raghunath Singha inekratna style with laterite stone. | |
| Radhabinod Temple | .jpg) | 1659 | Built by queen of Raghunath Singha I built the temple in brick. | |
| Madan Gopal Temple |  | 1665 | A Pancharatna mandir built by Shiromani Devi, Queen of Veer Singha II. | |
| Muruli Mohan Temple |  | 1665 | Built by Shiromani Devi, Queen of Veer Singha II. It is anekratna temple with floral designs and stucco works. | |
| Radha Govind Temple |  | 1729 | Built by Krishna Singha, son of Gopal Singha inekratna style with laterite. | |
| Radha Madhab Temple |  | 1737 | Built by the daughter-in-law of Mallaraj Gopal Singha, Churamoni Devi inekratna style with brick and has bas relief carvings. | |
| Chhinnamasta Temple | Chhinnamasta |  | Built by the Guin family of Midnapore. | |
| Sanreswar Temple | Lord Shiva | .jpg) | 1346 | The temple is made of laterite stone, which possibly had a sikhara of the Nagara style presently missing. |
| Malleswar Temple |  | 1622 | Built by Mallaraj Bir Singha. It is an Ekratna temple built of laterite stone. | |
| Mrinmayee Temple | Maa Durga |   | Originally 997 CE | Originally built byJagat Malla in 997 CE. The Durga puja takes place for 15 days and all the other temples in Bishnupur does not start the puja until the cannon has been fired from the temple. |
| Krishna-Balaram Temple |  | Deula style | ||
| Sarbamangala Temple | ||||
| Jor Mandir (Twin Temples) |  | 1726 | A complex of three temples known as the Jor Mandir. These temples were built by Malla King Krishna Singha in 1726.} |
