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Kolkota Circle

We have created 3D models of some of the Monuments for Archaeological Survey of India Kolkota Circle

JORE BANGLA TERRACOTTA AT BISHNUPUR

Another ancient temple in Bishnupur is Jorebangla Temple. It was Malla King, Raghunath Singha Dev who built this beautiful Hindu temple in the year 1655. The temple is also known as Yorubangala and boasts a magnificent architectural design. However, the structure of the temple is seated on a high platform using Laterite bricks. Although the temple is not much into the spotlight in the outer world, but, it is very much popular in the region. Throughout the year, this popular tourist attraction in Bishnupur is explored by numerous travellers who know about this place. One of the highlights of this 17th-century temple is the intricate carvings that are put up on both outer and inner walls of the temple. On a trip to Bishnupur, Jorebangla Temple is an important attraction to visit.

SHYAMRAI TEMPLE (TERACOTTA) AT BISHNUPUR

Built in 1643 by King Raghunath, Shyam Rai temple has the most intricate sculptural details amongst all the Bishnupur temples. Shyam Rai Temple is an example of the Pancha Ratna (meaning five gems) architecture. The gems in this temple are the four small towers and one main tower that build the Temple. The architecture of this Temple is unique in its own way and is one of the highest prioritized monuments of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

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