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BISHNUPUR TOURISM

Bishnupur (Vishnupur) in Bankura district of West Bengal, gets its name from Lord Vishnu, the deity of the Vaishnavite Malla Kings who ruled it. Bishnupur’s glorious past is emulated in its traditional architecture and handicrafts such as pottery and weaving. The town prospered in the 17th and 18th centuries and was the capital of the Malla kingdom. Under the Malla kings, Bishnupur developed a unique form of architecture involving the most brilliant and detailed terracotta work. ALSO SEE Bishnupur: A town of terracotta temples and legend weavers

Bishnupur is most famous for its beautiful terracotta temples. Facing a shortage of stones to build temples, the Malla kings built grand terracotta shrines to celebrate their love for Lord Krishna. The distinctive architecture incorporated various styles from the neighboring regions. Bricks and terracotta along with features like the curved Bangla roof were blended with the Muslim domes and multi-lobed arches.

Rasmancha, Bishnupur

Rasmancha, Bishnupur

Crafted from local laterite and brick, the temples were covered with terracotta tiles depicting scenes from the epic Mahabharata and Ramayana. The temples like the Shyam Ray Temple, the twin shrines of Jor Bangla and the Rasmancha are a must visit.

The temples of Bishnupur along with those at Ambika Kalna in Burdwan district are among the few remaining terracotta temples.

Bishnupur is also known for its traditional handloom saris as well as terracotta pottery, artifacts and jewelry and the Bishnupur school of painting.

The rich tradition of the Bishnupur Gharana, a school of Hindustani classical music is kept alive through local music academies.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN BISHNUPUR

Bishnupur only offers budget and mid-range accommodations; tourist lodges in Bishnupur are cheap yet comfortable.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN BISHNUPUR

The temples have a lot of small eateries. Restaurants serving Bengali food and sweets made from pure ghee are readily available as are north Indian, south Indian and Chinese dishes.

BEST TIME TO VISIT BISHNUPUR

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Bishnupur is as given below. The best time to visit Bishnupur is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1125
FebruaryBest time1528
MarchBest time1933
AprilBest time2235
MayBest time2234
JuneBest time2432
JulyBest time2331
AugustBest time2431
SeptemberBest time2531
OctoberBest time2131
NovemberBest time1829
DecemberBest time1426

Place to visit in BISHNUPUR

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Rasmancha

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Jor Bangla Temple

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Bishnupur Museum

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  • Lok Sabha Elections 2019 Vote Counting Highlights on Bankura, Bishnupur, Bardhaman Purba, Bardhaman-Durgapur, Asansol, Bolpur and Birbhum Seats in Bengal

    Live updates on Lok Sabha elections 2019 vote counting for Bankura, Bishnupur, Bardhaman Purba, Bardhaman-Durgapur, Asansol, Bolpur and Birbhum seats in Bengal.

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  • West Bengal: 80 Per Cent Polling Recorded Till 5 PM in 8 LS Seats

    Tamluk seat recorded the highest voter turnout at 82.99 per cent, followed by Bishnupur (SC) at 81.90 per cent.

    PTI May 12, 2019, 8:54 pm IST

  • West Bengal: Campaigning Ends For 8 LS Seats Going to Polls May 12

    The eight constituencies going to polls are Tamluk, Kanthi, Ghatal, Jhargram (ST), Midnapore, Purulia, Bankura and Bishnupur (SC).

    IANS May 10, 2019, 11:57 pm IST

  • West Bengal Lok Sabha Seats: Medinipur, Purulia, Bankura, Bishnupur --Key Contenders, Other Details

    All you need to know about Medinipu,r Purulia, Bankura, Bishnupur Lok Sabha Seats in West Bengal.

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  • Here's What to See When in Bishnupur

    If you're looking for a weekend getaway from Kolkata, head to Bishnupur.

    Charu Chowdhary March 20, 2019, 9:30 pm IST

  • Five cadres of banned outfits arrested In Manipur : Police

    Imphal, Sept 5 (PTI) Security forces arrested five cadres belonging to different proscribed outfits from separate areas of Manipur, police said Tuesday.A combined team of…

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  • Security forces arrest militant in Manipur

    Imphal, Apr 25 (PTI) Security forces have arrested a militant of proscribed outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF) in Manipur's Bishnupur district, a government press…

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