Temples in Bishnupur
Religious sites and temples to visit in Bishnupur
Dihar Twin Temples
Paired laterite Shiva temples 8 kilometers from Bishnupur, a quieter rural extension of the region''s temple building tradition.
Jor Bangla Temple
A 1655 terracotta masterpiece with curved Bengali roofs, its walls densely covered in Mahabharata and Krishna life carvings.
Jor Mandir Complex
A three temple cluster from 1726 that also hosts Bishnupur''s lively Saturday terracotta market right on its grounds.
Kalachand Temple
An early 1656 ekaratna temple reflecting the architectural roots that shaped Bishnupur''s later, more elaborate terracotta temple style.
Lalji Temple
A stucco decorated temple offering a textural contrast to Bishnupur''s better known terracotta panel temples nearby in town.
Madan Mohan Temple
An active Radha Krishna shrine whose ceremonial cannon shot traditionally opens Bishnupur''s town wide Durga Puja celebrations each year.
Malleshwar Temple
A smaller Malla era temple known for its base mouldings and a pair of carved stone elephant figures.
Mrinmoyee Temple
Bishnupur''s most historically significant shrine, tied to Bipodtarini Devi legends and centuries of Malla royal patronage and worship.
Radha Govinda Temple
A 1729 laterite temple to Radha and Krishna, often paired with Madan Mohan Temple on a walking route through town.
Radha Madhab Temple
A 1737 ekaratna style Krishna temple, quieter than Bishnupur''s terracotta showpieces but rich in devotional Malla era history.
Radhashyam Temple
An ekaratna temple with a domed shikhara, depicting Puranic legend scenes across its square laterite temple structure.
Rasmancha
Bishnupur''s oldest brick structure, a stepped pyramidal tower once used to display temple deities during the annual Ras festival.
Shyam Rai Temple
A five pinnacled 1643 stone temple with terracotta Krishna panels, its main idol paraded during the Dolyatra festival.