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Vishnupur 152 km from Calcutta
is Vishnupur, the seat of power of the Malla dynasty who ruled
over a large part of Bengal for nearly a 1000 years before the
British came. The Mallas ruled till the advent of the Muslims
and relics of their reign survive till today.
Terracotta, metal ware &
temples characterise Vishnupur. The temples are built mostly
of brick. Clay & laterite are the only building materials
available here besides wood and bamboo.
The distinct style of temple
architecture with a single tower resting on a square building
with the curved roof of a Bengali hut has been the most
characteristic feature of Vishnupur temples.
Vishnupur will remain ever
famous for its distinct style of music, i.e. the Vishnupur
Gharana, if not anything else. The name of Jadu Bhatt, the
music teacher to Rabindranath Tagore, is remembered with
respect to this day.
A discerning visitor may find
traces of the past splendour and glory that was Vishnupur in
its superb temples and unique handicrafts.
General Information
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Altitude
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70
meters.
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Rainfall
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14.3
cm (July-August)
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Best
Season
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September
to March.
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Temperature
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Summer-
Max.44, Min.28; Winter- Max.29, Min.21
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STD
Code
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3244
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How To Get There
Air
Nearest airport Calcutta is 201
km away from Vishnupur.
Rail
The railway station is
connected with Calcutta (Howrah).
Road
Vishnupur is well-connected by
regular bus services to Calcutta 151 km, Durgapur 81 km,
Purulia 145 km, Bankura 34 km, Khargapur 91 km.
In and around
Jairambati & Kamarpukur
These two places are associated
with Shri Ramakrishna and his consort Shri Maa Sarada. Ruins
of the historic Garh Mandaran fort are a few kilometres from
Kamarpukur.
Mukutmanipur
A dam has been constructed
across the rivers Kangsabati and Kumari. A picturesque spot
for a quiet holiday.
Bahulara
The Siddheswar Shiva Temple of
Bahulara is well known for its unique architectural style and
exquisite ornamentation of the temple walls. The Shaileswar
Temple of Dihar, 8 km from Vishnupur, is also an old temple.
Panchmura
Famous for the terracotta
Bankura Horse, a folk artefact and now the national symbol for
Indian handicrafts.
Susunia Hills
The famous rock inscription of
Chandavarma can be seen on the walls of a cave and dates back
to the 4th century AD
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