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			{{Short description\|Temple in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India}}
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	== History and architecture ==		== History and architecture ==
	The temple was built in 1659 by ] King of ]. The Temple is built in the ''At-chala'' style temple architecture.{{sfn\|Biswas\|1992\|pp=26}}<ref>{{cite web \|title=ASI, Kolkata Circle \|url=https://www.asikolkata.in/bankura.aspx#~~Radha Vinod~~ \|website=www.asikolkata.in}}</ref>		The temple was built in 1659 by ] King of ]. The Temple is built in the ''At-chala'' style temple architecture.{{sfn\|Biswas\|1992\|pp=26}}<ref>{{cite web \|title=ASI, Kolkata Circle \|url=https://www.asikolkata.in/bankura.aspx#Radha_Vinod \|website=www.asikolkata.in}}</ref>

	The Radha-Vinoda Temple in Bishnupur, located in the Khar Bangla area, is one of the two at-chala style temples in the region. Despite significant damage to the upper roof and entrance wall, the temple remains an important architectural and historical site. This temple is particularly notable for its intricate design and its unique at-chala construction, where the roof consists of eight sections. However, due to a narrow break between the upper and lower roof sections, the temple gives the impression of a char-chala structure, which typically features four sloping roofs.		The Radha-Vinoda Temple in Bishnupur, located in the Khar Bangla area, is one of the two at-chala style temples in the region. Despite significant damage to the upper roof and entrance wall, the temple remains an important architectural and historical site.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bera \|first=Shyamsundar \|date=2019-12-23 \|title=জয়দেবের স্মৃতিতেই রাধাবিনোদ মন্দির \|trans-title=Radhabinod Temple, in memory of Jayadeva \|url=https://eisamay.com/west-bengal-news/others/radhabinod-temple-in-memory-of-jayadev/72926175.cms \|access-date=2024-12-20 \|website=Eisamay Online \|language=bn}}</ref> This temple is particularly notable for its intricate design and its unique at-chala construction, where the roof consists of eight sections. However, due to a narrow break between the upper and lower roof sections, the temple gives the impression of a char-chala structure, which typically features four sloping roofs.
	Facing east, the temple stands on a nearly square plinth measuring approximately 6.4 meters in length and 6.2 meters in breadth. The overall height of the temple is about 10.7 meters. Despite the collapse of some parts of the structure, the temple's rich decorative elements would have originally showcased the craftsmanship of the time. The temple's construction reflects the cultural influence of Vaishnavism and the patronage of local rulers like Raghunatha Singha during the 17th century.{{sfn\|Biswas\|1992\|pp=26}}		Facing east, the temple stands on a nearly square plinth measuring approximately 6.4 meters in length and 6.2 meters in breadth. The overall height of the temple is about 10.7 meters. Despite the collapse of some parts of the structure, the temple's rich decorative elements would have originally showcased the craftsmanship of the time. The temple's construction reflects the cultural influence of Vaishnavism and the patronage of local rulers like Raghunatha Singha during the 17th century.{{sfn\|Biswas\|1992\|pp=26}}

	Today, the Radha-Vinoda Temple is an important relic of Bishnupur's architectural heritage, offering insight into the artistic and religious traditions of the period.{{sfn\|Biswas\|1992\|pp=26}}		Today, the Radha-Vinoda Temple is an important relic of Bishnupur's architectural heritage, offering insight into the artistic and religious traditions of the period.{{sfn\|Biswas\|1992\|pp=26}}<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Roy \|first=Souvik \|date=11 December 2022 \|title=বীরভূমের রাধাবিনোদ মন্দির - জিয়ো বাংলা \|trans-title=History of Radhabinod Temple \|url=https://www.jiyobangla.com/bn/news/history-of-radhabinod-temple \|access-date=2024-12-20 \|website=JiyoBangla \|language=Bengali}}</ref>

	Currently, it is preserved as one of the archaeological monuments by the ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=ASI, Kolkata Circle \|url=https://www.asikolkata.in/bankura.aspx#~~Radha Vinod~~ \|website=www.asikolkata.in}}</ref>		Currently, it is preserved as one of the archaeological monuments by the ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=ASI, Kolkata Circle \|url=https://www.asikolkata.in/bankura.aspx#Radha_Vinod \|website=www.asikolkata.in}}</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	==Sources==		==Sources==
	*{{cite book \|last1=Biswas \|first1=S. S. \|title=Bishnupur \|date=1992 \|publisher=Director General, Archaeological Survey of India \|edition=University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign \|url=https://~~www~~.google.~~co.in~~/books~~/edition/Bishnupur/~~MypxFqTmRsgC \|language=en}}		*{{cite book \|last1=Biswas \|first1=S. S. \|title=Bishnupur \|date=1992 \|publisher=Director General, Archaeological Survey of India \|edition=University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MypxFqTmRsgC \|language=en}}

			== Further reading ==
			*{{Cite web \|last=Sanyal \|first=Hitesranjan \|title=Radhabinod temple, Jaydev Kenduli, Bolpur \|url=https://hrsarchive.cssscal.org/collections/show/109 \|access-date=20 December 2024 \|website=Hitesranjan Sanyal Collection at ]}}

	==External links==		==External links==

Latest revision as of 00:30, 22 December 2024

Temple in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India

Radhabinod Temple

Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Bankura
Location
Location	Bishnupur
State	West Bengal
Country	India
Geographic coordinates	23°4′50.84″N 87°19′39.79″E / 23.0807889°N 87.3277194°E / 23.0807889; 87.3277194
Architecture
Type	Bengal temple architecture
Style	At-chala style
Founder	Raghunath Singha Dev
Date established	1659; 365 years ago (1659)
Specifications
Length	6.4 m (21 ft)
Width	6.2 m (20 ft)
Height (max)	10.7 m (35 ft)
Monument of National Importance
Official name: Radha Vinod Temple
Type	Cultural
Reference no.	IN-WB-20

Radhabinod Temple also known as Radha Vinod Temple, Located in Bishnupur in Indian state of West Bengal.

History and architecture

The temple was built in 1659 by Raghunath Singha Dev King of Mallabhum. The Temple is built in the At-chala style temple architecture.

The Radha-Vinoda Temple in Bishnupur, located in the Khar Bangla area, is one of the two at-chala style temples in the region. Despite significant damage to the upper roof and entrance wall, the temple remains an important architectural and historical site. This temple is particularly notable for its intricate design and its unique at-chala construction, where the roof consists of eight sections. However, due to a narrow break between the upper and lower roof sections, the temple gives the impression of a char-chala structure, which typically features four sloping roofs. Facing east, the temple stands on a nearly square plinth measuring approximately 6.4 meters in length and 6.2 meters in breadth. The overall height of the temple is about 10.7 meters. Despite the collapse of some parts of the structure, the temple's rich decorative elements would have originally showcased the craftsmanship of the time. The temple's construction reflects the cultural influence of Vaishnavism and the patronage of local rulers like Raghunatha Singha during the 17th century.

Today, the Radha-Vinoda Temple is an important relic of Bishnupur's architectural heritage, offering insight into the artistic and religious traditions of the period.

Currently, it is preserved as one of the archaeological monuments by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Gallery

References

^ Biswas 1992, pp. 26.
"ASI, Kolkata Circle". www.asikolkata.in.
Bera, Shyamsundar (2019-12-23). "জয়দেবের স্মৃতিতেই রাধাবিনোদ মন্দির" [Radhabinod Temple, in memory of Jayadeva]. Eisamay Online (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-12-20.
Roy, Souvik (11 December 2022). "বীরভূমের রাধাবিনোদ মন্দির - জিয়ো বাংলা" [History of Radhabinod Temple]. JiyoBangla (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-12-20.
"ASI, Kolkata Circle". www.asikolkata.in.

Sources

Biswas, S. S. (1992). Bishnupur (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ed.). Director General, Archaeological Survey of India.

External links

Media related to Radhabinod Temple, Bishnupur at Wikimedia Commons

Mallabhum

Rāḍha
(West Bengal
&
Jharkhand)

Malla dynasty	Adi Malla (694–710) Jay Malla (710–720) Benu Malla (720–733) Kinu Malla (733–742) Kanu Malla (757–764) Shur Malla (775–795) Kharga Malla (841–862) Yadav Malla (906–919) Jagat Malla (994–1007) Prakash Malla (1097–1102) Ram Malla (1185–1209) Bhim Malla (1240–1253) Prithwi Malla (1295–1319) Dinabandhu Malla (1334–1345) Shiv Singh Malla (1370–1407) Madan Malla (1407–1420) Chandra Malla (1460–1501) Bir Malla (1501–1554) Dhari Malla (1554–1565)
Malla Dev dynasty	Hambir Malla Dev (1565–1620) Dhari Hambir Malla Dev (1620–1626)
Singha Dev dynasty	Raghunath Singha Dev (1626–1656) Bir Singha Dev (1656–1682) Durjan Singha Dev (1682–1702) Raghunath Singha Dev II (1702–1712) Gopal Singha Dev I (1712–1748) Chaitanya Singha Dev (1748–1801) Madhav Singha Dev (1801–1809) Gopal Singha Dev II (1809–1876) Ramkrishna Singha Dev (1876–1885) Dwhajamoni Devi (1885–1889) Nilmoni Singha Dev (1889–1903) Churamoni Devi (Regency) (1903–1930)
Singha Thakur dynasty	Kalipada Singha Thakur (1930–1983)

Bishnupur
gharana

Court singers & musicians	Bahadur Khan Gadadhar Chattopadhyaya Ram Shankar Bhattacharya Anantalal Bandopadhyay
Notable	Jadunath Bhattacharya Gopeshwar Bandopadhyay Vande Mataram Ramsharan College of Music