Bishnupur
Use attributes for filter ! | |
Elevation | 59 |
---|---|
Weather | 12°C, Wind W at 5 km/h, 91% Humidity |
Population | 67,783 (2011) |
Local time | Monday 07:27 |
District | Bankura |
Colleges and universities | Ramananda College |
K. G. Engineering Institute | |
Ramsharan College of Music | |
Neighborhoods | Gopalganj |
Rajdarbar | |
Kundkundar Bazar | |
Kaitypara | |
Professors Colony | |
Shalbagan | |
Bailapara | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 2283977 |
About Bishnupur
Bishnupur is a town in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. It's known for its Hindu temples made from local terracotta, such as the pyramid-shaped Rasmancha, established around 1600. Ornate carvings adorn the walls of Jor Bangla Temple. North, Madan Mohan Temple is decorated with scenes from Hindu legends, including the "Mahabharata. " In town, the Bishnupur Museum displays manuscripts and ancient sculptures.