Rasmancha, Bishnupur

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Rasmancha
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Rasmancha, Bishnupur
General information
Architectural stylePyramid, Bengali Chala Architecture
Town or cityBishnupur
CountryWest Bengal, India
Current tenantsArchaeological Survey of India
Completed1600 CE
Costunknown
ClientBir Hambir
Design and construction
Engineerunknown

The Rasmancha (Bengali: রাসমঞ্চ; Raasmoncho) is a historical temple located at Bishnupur, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. It was commissioned by Mallabhum king Hambir Malla Dev (Bir Hambir) in 1600 CE.[1] Length and breadth of this temple is 24.5 meter and the height is 12.5 meter. The base or altar of the temple is made of laterite stone and upper part is made with bricks. Upper structure looks like a pyramid. Middle part resembles Bengali huts and the arches of the lower part resembles Islamic architecture. During the Vaishnava Ras festival, all the Radha Krishna idols of Bishnupur town used to be brought here to be worshipped by the citizens.[1] The annual festival was held till 1932.

Footnotes[]

  1. ^ a b Bishnupur (Bengali), S. S. Biswas, Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi, p. 23-24

it reflects a beautiful synthesis of hindu,islamic,and bengali traditions.it is the oldest brick temple. the annual festival was held till 1932 by RIMMALAPUDI DHARSHINI , KAKINADA, THANK YOU

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