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History of Bishnupur

Malla Dynasty:

The Malla kings were instrumental in the development of Bishnupur as a cultural hub. They patronized various forms of art, particularly the distinctive terracotta temples that still stand today, showcasing intricate carvings and sculptures.

Architecture:

The most famous temples, like the Rasmancha and the Jorbangla Temple, exemplify the unique brick-and-terra-cotta style of architecture. These structures often depict scenes from Hindu mythology and the life of Lord Krishna.

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Education

Where Tradition Meets Learning!

There are a number of well-known schools and colleges in Bishnupur. For higher education, there is a college named Ramananda College under Bankura University. There is also a music college named Ramsharan College of Music. The names of the schools are:

Bishnupur Public School-High, a co-educational, English-medium (recognised by West Bengal Board of Secondary Education as a Listed English School Under School Education Department Govt. of West Bengal)

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Transport

Bishnupur is reasonably well connected via roads. Due to its importance as a tourism destination, it is connected to almost all major places of Bengal.

By Air:

Nearest airport to Bishnupur is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport, Kolkata. It is well connected to kolkata by road and rail network.

By Train:

Bishnupur can be reached by train and regular trains are available from Howrah railway station.

By Road:

It is well connected by road with Kolkata and surrounding towns like Asansol, Durgapur, Burdwan, Panagarh and other parts of the state.
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Artisans of Bishnupur

Terracotta Pottery

Terracotta pottery from this region reflects intricate designs and storytelling through sculpture.

Dokra art

Dokra art is a traditional form of metal casting that has been practiced in India for over 4,000 years.

Baluchari Saree

the Baluchari saree is considered one of the finest examples of Bengal’s textile heritage.

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