Mohanpur Jagannath temple
Mohanpur community development block, West Bengal
The Temples of Bishnupur are a group of temples located in the town of Bishnupur, West Bengal, India. These temples, built by the Malla kings between the 17th and 18th centuries, are renowned for their unique architectural style that blends traditional Bengali design with influences from other regions. The temples are primarily constructed using terracotta, 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 the Mahabharata and Ramayana, the temples are a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of the Malla dynasty. Over the years, they have gained historical significance, drawing visitors and scholars alike. In recognition of their cultural value, the Temples of Bishnupur were added to UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage Sites in 1997. The Temples are designated as Monuments of National importance by ASI.
From the Wikipedia article Temples of Bishnupur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it is
Mohanpur community development block, West Bengal. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Ramnagar railway station (RMRB), about 27 km by road.
- By air: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 173 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
- Kalighat Kali Temple – Kalighat, south Kolkata, West Bengal (on the Adi Ganga) (about 151 km)
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple – Dakshineswar, North 24 Parganas (north Kolkata), on the east bank of the Hooghly (about 165 km)
- Maa Biraja Temple, Jajpur – Jajpur town, on the Baitarani (Vaitarani) river, Jajpur district (about 199 km)
- Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar – Old Town, Bhubaneswar (Ekamra Kshetra), Khordha district, Odisha (about 304 km)
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