Jor Bangla Mandir, Terracotta Temple, Bishnupur
Jor Bangla Mandir (Temple) is typical do chala (2 roof) terracotta temple in Bishnupur. The temples here are of Chala style of architecture. Chala in local language of Bengal means roof. The temples...
View ArticleBishnupur Temple Tour, West Bengal
The Bishnupur temple tour! As soon as you reach there local guides will be flocking around you, which may seem irritating, but I tell you hire one; it is worth the money you will spend on them. They...
View ArticlePhoto Essay on Shyamaraya Madir, Bishnupur, West Bengal
You can read the first part of the temple here: Panch Ratna, Shyama Raya Temple What is most welcoming about this place and the cared temples is its cleanliness. Guards are ever alert. Lawns, perfectly...
View ArticleNeglected Temples of Bishnupur, West Bengal
Some of the temples neglected by West Bengal Tourism Board are in pathetic state. It looks as if the temples are trying to breathe and get some sunlight. There is no question of prayers being offered...
View ArticleBaluchari from Bishnupur, West Bengal
Baluchari, a silk fabric may have originated in Baluchar a village of Murshidabad district, but it is associated more with Bishnupur district. Baluchari from Bishnupur There are looms in the lanes and...
View ArticleSouvenir Bankura Horse
Bankura horse is a must buy souvenir from Bishnupur. These horses are made of terracotta and have very unique shape and features. The villages where the terracotta horses and elephants are made in...
View ArticleRas Mancha Temple, Bishnupur, West Bengal
With this post I start off on my tour of Bishnupur Temples.As a traveler it would be a sin if you are visiting Kolkata in India and give Bishnupur a miss! Bishnupur, a small peaceful town in Bankura...
View ArticleKalachand Temple, Bishnupur
Continuing my travel through the land of terracotta temples (you can read the first part here)… A little bit of history before I guide you virtually in to the land of terracotta temples. The word...
View ArticleLaterite Temple of Gokulnagar, West Bengal
Gokulchand temple in Gokulnagar is another jewel in the list of stone temples of West Bengal. This is made of laterite stones and is the largest one in Bankura district. After seeing so many temples of...
View ArticlePhotograph the Sunset in Bishnupur Incredible India
Exiting one of the temples of Bishnupur, through the arched doorway I sighted the setting sun. I rushed to capture the final moments but the Sun was faster. It slipped in before I could capture its...
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