Lalji Temple

The Lalji Temple, Bishnupur, was built by the Malla king Bir Singha, along with Shikharaand it was built on a platform that was raised and square in shape. This Lalji Temple is devoted to the Radha and Krishna. The temple has Bengali architecture along with decorations of ornamental stucco.

There is a dancing hall present in front of the temple. And there is also a tower which is in the west, fully dedicated to Raghunath. The outer yard is fully divided from the inner with the help of a wall. And also, has a Pancharatna temple, a little small in size, for the Kameswar Shiva.

The temple is completely enclosed by a wall with a passage of gateway and it falls towards east. In the gateway front, you will find two cars one for Lord Raghunath and the other one for Lord Lalji. During the festival of Dussehra, they are taken out for the procession. There are many Bengali inscriptions found all around the Lalji Temple, Bishnupur.

What activities to do in Bishnupur?

Bishnupur is a very small town in the state of West Bengal, which is very famous for the number of terracotta temples. The town is very famous among tourists because of its rich architecture, culture, handicraft, and music.

When in Bishnupur, you must go around the town and look for yourself, the beautiful architecture and the great handicraft of the place. Bishnupur is one of the best places to go for as a weekend getaway. There are so many exciting places to visit on this trip. If you are planning to visit Lalji Temple, Bishnupur, then along with that do not forget to visit some of these other places too-

• Mukutmonipur- Mukutmonipur is also a very popular village for tourist attractions. The place is very famous for its 2nd largest earthen dam found in India. This beautiful and lovely village is situated somewhere around 70kms away from Bishnupur.

• Rasmancha- The Rasmancha is the very oldest brick temple. The temple was commissioned by BirHambir, the Malla King in 1600 CE. There is one chamber found in the inner part of the temple where the Radha and Krishna idols are housed.

• The great King Chaitanya Singha built the Radha Shyam Temple- this temple, in the year 1758. The shikhara of the temple is dome-shaped along with stucco motifs. Motifs depict geometric, floral and life of Puranas. This temple is popularly known among people for its architecture, which is the terracotta style and also because of its dedication towards Lord Krishna.

• Lalji Temple, Bishnupur- This temple is a Laterite Eka-Ratna temple which was built in the year 1658, by the King of the Malla dynasty BirSingha II. The temple was built on a raised, square plinth that has decorations of ornamental stucco on the relief carvings. There is a Natmandir in front of Lalji Temple, Bishnupur, commonly known as the dancing hall. The temple is dedicated to Sri Krishna and Sri Radha.

Some of the famous cuisines of Bishnupur

In Bishnupur, their famous local sweet is Pera, Mechasandesh and some postor bora. These were some of their famous desserts which you must savour whenever you plan on visiting the Lalji Temple, Bishnupur. While you are in town, there are also some other delicious food items which you must try. For example, their pakoras made up of onions, potatoes, brinjal, etc. Also, you cannot miss their lip shockingly delicious chicken chops.

Their most popular local drink is called mahua. It is quite famous and widespread among the locals. Also, you will not find any luxurious or fancy restaurants there. But you can find a few eateries in the town which will serve you amazing Bengali and North Indian delicacies.

Therefore, if you like to be around nature, away from the city lights and hustle bustle then having a visit to the Lalji Temple, Bishnupur is one of the best getaways. By visiting the Lalji Temple, Bishnupur, you will get a peace of mind along with some relaxation. Also, you can get to see the beautiful architecture and terracotta temples.