Madan Mohan Temple
Bishnupur, West Bengal
Madan Mohan Temple or Madanamōhana mandir is a Krishna temple in Bishnupur town of Medinipur division. In the past, the Hindu deity Krishna was worshiped in the form of Madanamohan in this temple, but currently no worship is conducted. According to the foundation plaque found in the temple, the temple was founded in 1694 CE by King Durjan Singha Dev of Mallabhum. The temple is a unique example of ekaratna temple architecture, which belongs to the Ratna style developed in medieval Bengal.
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Where it is
Bishnupur, West Bengal. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Dhansimla railway station (DIM), about 32 km by road.
- By air: Kazi Nazrul Islam International Airport (RDP), about 76 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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