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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

1. ^ Biswas 1992, pp. 26.
2. "ASI, Kolkata Circle". www.asikolkata.in.
3. "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 temples
• Bishnupur, Bankura
• Hindu temples in Bankura district
• Tourist attractions in Bankura district
• Temples in Bishnupur, Bankura