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Bishnupur is situated at a distance of 150 kms from Kolkata, 81 kms from Kharagpur. This is a place with historical importance. In the 15th century, 19th Malla King, Jagatmalla constituted his new capital here in Bishnupur. The place is famous for its terracotta works. One can be amazed by seeing the beautiful terracotta works in the temples, stone pillars, statues in Bishnupur.

Apart from the temples, terracotta pottery, artifacts and even jewellery made in this many traditional materials is famous.

One of the new attraction of Bishnupur is the Bishnupur is the Bishnupur Fair. This happens every year in December – January. It has now got the status of national fair.

To See
Dal Madal Canon
Chinno Moster Temple
Yogesh Chandra Historical Museum
Shyamroy Temple
Jorbangla Temple
Radheshyam Temple
Madan Mohan Temple
Rash Mancha
Pancha Ratna Temple of Shyam Rai

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