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Shyam Ray Temple

Overview

•Shyam Ray Temple also known as Pancha-ratna temple, is a Krishna temple in Bishnupur town of Bankura district ,Medinipur division in Indian state of West Bengal.
•In this temple, the Hindu God Krishna is worshiped in the form of Shyam; along with Shyam, the murti of Radhika (Radha) is also worshipped.

Highlights

Shyam Ray Temple also known as Pancha-ratna temple, is a Krishna temple in Bishnupur town of Bankura district ,Medinipur division in Indian state of West Bengal.
In this temple, the Hindu God Krishna is worshiped in the form of Shyam; along with Shyam, the murti of Radhika (Radha) is also worshipped.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

•According to the foundation plaque found in the temple, the temple was founded in 1643 by King Raghunath Singha of Mallabhum.
•The Temple is built in the Pancha-ratna temple architecture, which belongs to the ratna style developed in medieval Bengal.
•The roof of this temple is square and curved, with curved edges and five chura or shikhar (tower).
•The temple is known for its ornamentation, which adorns the exterior and interior of the walls surrounding this temple.

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Shyam Ray Temple also known as Pancha-ratna temple, is a Krishna temple in Bishnupur town of Bankura district ,Medinipur division in Indian state of West Bengal.

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History and architecture

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According to the foundation plaque found in the temple, the temple was founded in 1643 by King Raghunath Singha of Mallabhum. The Temple is built in the Pancha-ratna temple architecture, which belongs to the ratna style developed in medieval Bengal.

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Shyam Ray Temple also known as Pancha-ratna temple, is a Krishna temple in Bishnupur town of Bankura district ,Medinipur division in Indian state of West Bengal. In this temple, the Hindu God Krishna is worshiped in the form of Shyam; along with Shyam, the murti of Radhika (Radha) is also worshipped.

It is about 0.2 km from central Bishnupur.

The most comfortable months are January, February, March, November and December; April is the hottest, with highs around 35°C.