Madan Gopal Temple — Attraction in West Bengal

Madan Gopal Temple – Bishnupur Located in the west of the temple town of Bishnupur in a busy market area between Kalindi Bandh and Jamuna Bandh, the south-facing Madan Gopal temple is one of the few monuments in the town that is still a living temple. I’m always a little sensitive towards pointing my camera in the direction of devotees, so as a result I didn’t take my images here. This area is known as Madhab Ganga, and is famous for the Rathajatra festival.

Madan Gopal – Bishnupur The laterite Pancharatna temple, with an octagonal central pinnacle and four square corner pinnacles, was constructed in 1665 CE by Queen Shiromani (alias Churamani Devi), wife of the Malla King Bir Singha II. Bir Singha II reigned from 1656 to 1682 CE, and by all accounts he was a very cruel king. He confiscated rent-free lands and treasures enjoyed by the members of the Raj family, and put some of them into prison. Madhab Singha, his younger brother, protested against such unjust and cruel acts, and was poisoned as a result. He also ordered two of his sons to be murdered, and would punish criminals by having them walled up alive.

Madan Gopal Temple – Bishnupur Towards the end of his life, Bir Singha II discovered that his eldest son, Durjan Singha, had not been murdered as per his orders, but had been concealed from the king. It is said the king was beside himself with joy, and immediately crowned Durjan Singha King.

Minimal decoration on the facade of Madan Gopal Temple – Bishnupur Although Bir Singha II was cruel, he was responsible for a number of temples that still stand today in Bishnupur, as well as constructing a number of gates surrounding the ancient town. He also had several big lakes and tanks created, such as Lalbandh, Krishnabandh, Gantatbandh, Jamunabandh, Kalindibandh, Shyambandh, and Pokabandh.

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This temple is made for Lord Krishna by Malla King Durjan Singh approx 400 years ago.It was made by laterite soil and bricks. If you closely follow the walls of this temple, you will see various terracota arts and designs. It herits the true essence of arts and designs. When I saw first time, I was shocked to see the design as all the designers were perfect and followed the same lengths. We will have to believe that our ancestor were more knowledgeable than us. Since it's a historical place, Archeological department will have to take care it properly in order to say the history accurately. Even you will see a Tulsi Manch ( Holy basil planted in structure) Listened that expensive Baluchuri Tant Saree got inspiration from Teracotta art to design the sarees properly. Entry fee: none Direction: have to cover many ingested places to reach there. Parking: have no problem of parking the bike but you have to pay 10rs for four wheeler. Prasad: Delicious Krishna Bhog is available but you have to purchase the coupon day before your eating day. Direction: 1- 1.5km from Bishnupur station and 2.5km from busstand. Everywhere you will get toto to come here but one thing they charge extra for outsiders. So use your bargaining skills to get the toto ar...

Madan Gopal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Bishnupur Town in Bankura District of West Bengal State, India. It is a historical place with a market adjacent to the temple. The place is called Madhab Ganga and famous for Rathajatra festival. The temple was built by Shiromani Devi, Queen of Veer Singha II in 1665 A.D. The Temple follows Pancharatna Style. The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Bishnupur Bus Stand, 3.5 Kms from Bishnupur Junction Railway Station and 2.5 Kms from Bishnupur...