Radhashyam Temple — Attraction in West Bengal

Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the temple was built during the reign of King Chaitanya Singha in 1758 CE. The Radhashyam temple in Bishnupur is known for the terracotta style of architecture. This south-facing temple has a curved roof with a single tower that crowns the square structure of the building. Radha Shyam Temple is situated within a walled premise with a unique gateway structure. The front and the back surface of the gateway has superb terracotta carvings, mostly in the floral pattern.

Enshrining the images of Lord Krishna and Radha in the sanctum, the Radha Shyam Temple is esteemed as the living shrine in the region. Along with the Radha and Shyam (Lord Krishna), the sanctum also includes the images of Nityananda and Chaitanya. In the temple vicinity, there is another shrine dedicated to Lord Jagannath of Puri.

Visitors can get the entry tickets for all the Bishnupur temples from Rasmancha including this one. Else, visitors are not allowed to enter inside the...

Built in laterite stone, this gem-class temple is particularly notable for its Khalichun artwork. The temple is built on a square plinth and has a single pinnacle on the ist-chalu roof. Although the temple is made of laterite stone, covered with 'pad', various types of stonework especially: geometrical and floral and foliar motifs are indicative of exquisite craftsmanship. Quadrangular chalicuna panels containing figures are concentrated in two rows on either side of the wall and below the cornice. Similar decoration can be seen on all three sides of the presh arches. The interior walls of the brick building in front are also decorated. The front wall of the sanctum sanctorum is decorated/embellished with various scenes from the Ramayana, Anantashyana Vishnu and Radha Krishna spanning a wide area. Mallaraja Chaitanya Singh built it in 1758 AD according to the dedication of the temple. There was...

Radhashyam means Mata Radha and Prabhu Krishna. The designs and architecture of this temple is awesome. You can't take your eyes off from seeing the arts ( Teracotta) of this temple. Each and every wall is encrypted with enormous amounts of knowledge required to make successful design. Follow closely and see each figure painted on the walls is so accurate. Sadly colour of this temple is fading. So proper focus is required to maintain the true essence of this temple. Baluchari Saree is largely inspired from this temple. Laterite soil and bricks had been used to build this temple.This temple is built by Malla king approx 400 years ago. In Bishnupur many temples are standing without deities because of the order of Archeological department but this temple has deity and priest does puja here. Direction: 1.2km from the busstand. Take toto from the busstand...