Keshab Rai Temple,
Patpur, Bishnupur, West Bengal
Keshab Rai Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Bishnupur Town in Bankura
District of West Bengal State, India. The Temple was built in 1703 AD by Malla
King Raghunath Singha II. The Temple is also called as Patpur Temple. It is
situated in remote location and roads to this Temple is in bad condition. The
Temple is located at about 3.5 Kms from Bishnupur Bus Stand, 5.5 Kms from
Bishnupur Junction Railway Station and 4.5 Kms from Bishnupur New Bus Stand.
History
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The Temple
There are seven Eka Ratna
(meaning single pinnacled) temples located in Bishnupur. Keshab Rai Temple
is one among them. In earlier days, all these laterite temples were all covered
with stucco images. However, with passing of time, most of the stucco works are
lost. Keshab Rai Temple is a beautiful laterite temple built as per
Ek Ratna temple architecture style. Like most of the other temples in
Bishnupur, this is also dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Connectivity
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Location
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