Bishnupur/Vishnupur was the capital of the Mallabhum kingdom, In the 18th century to 19th century it was the most important Hindu dynasty in Bengal . The town has more than twelve terracotta temples. The temples are located in Bishnupur and across many other small villages in the Bankura district.Terracotta, metal ware and temples is most characteristic of Bishnupur. The temples were crafted from the local laterite and brick, laterite are the only building materials available here besides wood and bamboo. The architecture is modeled on the pattern of Bengali huts built of bamboo & mud and roofed with thatch. Bishnupur will remain ever famous for its distinct style of music, which called Bishnupur Gharana, if not anything else. 
The name of Jadu Bhatta, the music teacher to Rabindranath Tagore, is remembered with respect to this day. A discerning visitor may find traces of the past splendor and glory that was Bishnupur in its superb temples and unique handicrafts.
The name of Jadu Bhatta, the music teacher to Rabindranath Tagore, is remembered with respect to this day. A discerning visitor may find traces of the past splendor and glory that was Bishnupur in its superb temples and unique handicrafts.Place of interest :-
Rasmancha ,Jorebangla Temple of Keshta Rai ,Nandalal Temple,Radhamadhab Temple,Kalachand Temple,Radhagovinda Temple,Sarbamangala,Pancha Ratna Temple of Shyam Rai,Krishna-Valaram Temple,Mrinmayee Temple,Radhashyam Temple,Jor Bangla.Temple,Radha-Laljiu-Temple,Madanmohan-Temple,Madanmohan Temple,Malleswar,Sanreswar,Radhalaljiu, Madangopal,Chhinnamasta-Temple,Dalmadal Cannon,Lalgarh,Lalbandh,Acharya-Jogeshchandra-Museum,Gumgarh,Pathar-Darwaja,Garh Darwaja,Stone Chariot,Nutan Mahal,Birthplace of Shrinibas Acharya.
How to Reach:- Direct train Connection: From Howrah Rly. Station to Bishnupur Rly. Station by Purulia Express, Rupashi Bangla Express. On road from Kolkata to Bishnupur via Arambag or Koltata to to Bishnupur via Burdwan, Khandaghosh or Kolkata to Bishnupur via Durgapur, Bankura.Handicrafts:- Baluchari & Swarnachari Sari, Terracota models, Dokra, Wood Curving, Coach Shell curving, Dosh Avatar Playing Cards.
Festivals:- 5 day long-Bishnupur Mela from 23rd - 27th Dec., 2 Day long Bishnupur Utshav, Ratha Yatra.
Best Time to visit:- October to February
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