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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Keshab Rai Temple, Patpur, Bishnupur, West Bengal

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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