Murali Mohan Temple,
Bishnupur, West Bengal
Murali Mohan 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 1665 AD by Shiromani Devi,
Queen of Veer Singha II. 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
There are seven Eka Ratna
(meaning single pinnacled) temples located in Bishnupur. Murali Mohan
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. Murali Mohan 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. This Temple is built with
laterite Stones. It is south facing temple with floral designs and stucco
works.
It was built in 1665 AD as
evidenced from a dedicatory inscription in the frontal arcade. It is square on
plan and the sanctum is surmounted by a sikhara instead of an arched cover. This
temple with a small, shikhara-type tower called Eka Ratna is quite different
from other temples, as walls surround the first floor and it has a pillared
corridor on all four sides. This type of open pathway is rare in Bengali
temples. The roof looks like the roof of ordinary houses.
Connectivity
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Location
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