Bishnupur, Historical City of West Bengal, Temple Town, History, Ancient Temples, India

History, Best Places to Visit and Travel Guide of Bishnupur, Holy site of West Bengal, India

Bishnupur also famed as Vishnupur is one of the important town of Bankura district of state of West Bengal, located at 138 km away from Kolkata and well known as Temple town for its world famous Terracotta temples. City is named after the lord Vishnu as it was set up by Vaishnavite Malla Kings who ruled the region. Adi Malla had established the Malla dynasty who were ruled over this region, then King Jagat Malla had shifted his kingdom to Bishnupur during the 17th century. The art of terracotta temples made up by burnt clay bricks instead of stone are most excellence of work during his rule and build up lots of temple.

The history of Bishnupur is found dated back to Gupta dynasty as well. Thus the the town has a glorious past that is reflected in its rich culture, architecture, music and handicrafts such as pottery and weaving. Along with the temples, city is also famous for its traditional handloom sarees, Baluchari saree.

There are lots of temples in Bishnupur like Rasmancha, Jorbangla Temple, Mrinmoyee temple, Shyam Rai temple, Madanmohan Temple, Jore Shreni Temple, Saileswar Temple etc.

How to Reach Bishnupur, The Temple City, West Bengal, India

Bishnupur, the important historical town of Bankura district of West Bengal is very well connected with all major cities of India via road, rail and air network. Lots of peoples visits here throughout the year which makes Bishnupur more convenient in terms of travel, accommodation and other services. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Kolkata is at 140 km from the Bishnupur from where you can get flight to all major cities of India. Bishnupur has major rail junction from where you can get train to almost all part of country. Bishnupur is located at 135 km from Kolkata,37 km from Bankura, 64 km from Durgapur, 152 km from Mayapur, 89 km from Belur, 85 km from Tarakeshwar

Taluka / Tehsil: Bishnupur, District: Bankura, State: west-bengal, Country: india.

Religious Importance: Hindu

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