Wednesday 25 April 2012

Bishnupur : the place of temples

Bishnupur is a town in Bankura district in West Bengal. This place is famous for its terracota temples. Train and bus journeys are very easy and comfortable from Kolkata.The nearest airport is Kolkata. Famous temples situated here are Shyamrai Temple, Nandalal Temple, Radhamadhab Temple, Kalachand Temple, Radhagovinda Temple and Sarbamangala Temple.
Rasmancha is the Oldest brick structure situated in Bishnupur. Its Built in 1587 by Bir Hambir is a pyramidal structure in the middle of the town.

Dalmadal Caman is also a main attraction of this place.

Bishnupuri Silk and Baluchari Silk sarees are world famous.

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