Rasmancha, Bishnupur, West
Bengal
Rasmancha is a historical
building located in Bishnupur Town in Bankura District of West Bengal State,
India. It was commissioned by Mallabhum king Hambir
Malla Dev (Bir Hambir) in 1600 CE. The temple has an unusual
elongated pyramidical tower, surrounded by hut-shaped turrets, which were very
typical of Bengali roof structures of the time. Similar architecture and
building have not been found elsewhere in India and it is considered as the
pride of Bishnupur for its unique shape. Rasmancha is located at about 1.5 Kms
from Bishnupur Bus Stand, 3.5 Kms from Bishnupur Junction Railway Station and
2.5 Kms from Bishnupur New Bus Stand.
History
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Architecture
Ras Mancha is unique in terms of
design and layout. Similar buildings are not found elsewhere in Bengal or in
the entire country. Hence, this striking architecture marvel is called as 'The
Pride of Bishnupur'. Ras Mancha is technically not a temple. It is the place
where the deities from all the temples of Bishnupur would be gathered for
public darshan every year during the Ras festival. Hence, there is no deity in
this pavilion. The festival was last celebrated in 1932 CE; afterwards, it was
declared as a protected monument.
The Rasmancha stands on a square
platform of size 24.5m X 24.5m of Laterite blocks. The square foundation is
1.5m high. The main structure stands on this platform and is built of red-soil
bricks. It is 12.5m high. The roof of this terracotta masterpiece has a
pyramidal summit and is supported by 40 pillars and arches. This immensely
significant and cultural masterpiece is one of its kind in the country.
It is an impressive square
building with a small shrine in the centre and three-corridor galleries with
vaulted roofs enclosing it. The structure has only a single chamber, the
sanctum sanctorum, with an elongated tower, surrounded by hut shaped turrets. Apart
from few bas relief images of dancers and singers and few lotus motifs, the exterior
is plain.
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Indians: ₹ 25
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SAARC Visitor: ₹ 25
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BIMSTEC Visitor: ₹ 25
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Foreigner: ₹ 300
Above entry fees is applicable
for all ASI maintained Temples in Bishnupur
Connectivity
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Location
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