Radha Vinod Temple, Cheliyama, West Bengal

Radha Vinod Temple, Cheliyama, West Bengal

Radha Vinod Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Cheliyama village in the Raghunathpur II CD block in the Raghunathpur subdivision of the Purulia district in the state of West Bengal, India. The temple is situated on the southern banks of Damodar River. The temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was built in 1698 CE (1619 Shakabda) as per the foundation inscription at the temple.

The Temple

The temple follows atchala style of architecture. The atchala style is similar to the four-sided char chala temple style, but with a small replica of the base temple on top. The temple stands over a raised platform. The temple consists of sanctum and a verandah with triple arched entrance. The façade, external walls and columns are decorated with rich terracotta ornamentation depicting Krishnalila scenes, Ramayana scenes, incarnations of Lord Vishnu, hunting scenes, royal processions, devotees, social life, floral motifs and geometrical patterns. There is a beautiful depiction of Lord Rama confronting Ravana their huge war chariots with monkeys and demons joining in the fray.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 750 meters from Chelyama Bus Stand, 18 Kms from Raghunathpur, 20 Kms from Joychandi Pahar Junction Railway Station, 20 Kms from Manpur, 40 Kms from Dhanbad, 44 Kms from Purulia, 62 Kms from Asansol and 163 Kms from Ranchi Airport. The temple is situated on Raghunathpur to Dhanbad route via Manpur.

Location