Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Around Bishnupur Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Bishnupur

  • Bankura
  • Bansberia
  • Joyrambati

Bankura
It is a good base to visit Bishnupur and is also known for Raghunathj i Mandir, Ekteshwar Mandir, the Methodist Missionary Church and Christian College.

Bansberia (40 kms.)
It was one of the main villages of ancient Saptagram and is famous for the Ananta Vasudev temple, built in 1679, in the traditional ekaratna style. The temple enshrines an idol of Vasudev or Vishnu in the central chamber and Shivalingas in the surrounding ones. Other attraction is the unique Hanseswari Temple with 13 lotus-bud shaped minars.

Joyrambati (43 kms.)
Pilgrim site associated with Sri Ramakrishna, the 19th century sage. The Matri Mandir, dedicated to Srima Saradamoni was opened here on 19thApril, 1923.

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