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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Malleshwar Temple, Bishnupur, West Bengal

Malleshwar Temple, Bishnupur, West Bengal
Malleshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bishnupur Town in Bankura District of West Bengal State, India. Among all the temples that are dedicated to Lord Krishna in Bishnupur, the temple of Malleshwar is unique as it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Temple was built in 1622 AD by Malla King Bir Singha. He became King only in the year 1656 CE. He built this temple much before he was enthroned. The temple is situated near to Jor Bangla temple. The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Bishnupur Bus Stand, 4 Kms from Bishnupur Junction Railway Station and 3 Kms from Bishnupur New Bus Stand.






History
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The Temple
Malleshwar temple is one of the earliest temples of Bishnupur. It is an Eka Ratna temple built of laterite stone. It is square on plan with a rekha sikhara. The original sikhara is replaced with an octagonal sikhara now. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, but there is no deity found now. A beautiful idol of Nandi is found in front of the shrine. This temple looks unique in its style compared to the other temples of Bishnupur. Near this temple, an old Thakur Dalan is situated. Thakur Dalans have become more like a heritage symbol nowadays. In those days, the Durga deity used to be placed in this building during Navaratri celebrations. This particular Thakur Dalan of Bishnupur has heritage importance.




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Location

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