Renowned for the beautiful terracotta temples, Bishnupur invites all kinds of tourists, especially the culture enthusiasts to not only attain blessings but admire the splendid Bengali architecture which is a mix of Bengali, Oriya (Odishan), and Islamic styles. A pilgrimage tour to Bishnupur brings one close to the temples depicting scenes from the epic Mahabharata and scenes from contemporary life and animals. These Hindu temples are beautifully constructed and extensively embellished with carved and moulded terracotta decorations making them stand as testimony to the exquisite craftsmanship of the artisans of Bishnupur.
So, a temple tour in Bishnupur is about exploring the temples dedicated to Lord Krishna which is in majority here including Madan Mohan Temples, Radha Gobinda Temple, Nandalal Temple, Madan Gopal Temple, Panch Ratna Temple, Rasmancha, Krishna-Balaram Temple, Jor-Bangla Temple, Lalji Temple, and Radha Shyam Temple. Then there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva like Malleswar Temple; Goddess Shakti like Sarbamangala Temple and Mrinmayee Temple; Goddess Kali like Nutan Mahal; Goddess Chinnamasta like Chinnamasta Mandir and a lot more.
There are also other points of interests in Bishnupur that are equally deserve a visit. The historical places include Gumgarh, Pathar Darwaja, Garh Darwaja, Stone Chariot, Bishnupur Hawa Mahal; Besides, there is Lalgarh, an ecological park; Lalbandh, a lake; and Acharya Jogeshchandra Museum, a museum.
The Bishnupur Mela held annually in the last week of December gives a clear picture to the tourists about the rich Bengali cultural heritage. Classical music and dance festival in recognition of the 'Bishnupur Gharana' (a form of singing the follows dhrupad tradition of Hindustani music) can too be witnessed when attending the Mela.
No trip is complete without shopping and Bishnupur offers terracotta products that are unavoidable to buy. Tourists can buy terracotta figurines, antique jewellery, amazing pottery, and other decorative artefacts to take back home as gifts or souvenirs from Bishnupur. Tourists can even buy the famous Baluchari Sari and Mallabhum Sari made of Tussar silk. And the sarees woven on Jacquard punch-card looms have episodes from the Mahabharata woven into the border and pallu. Last but not the least, the Dashavatar Taas playing cards is a rare art piece not to be found anywhere else in India that depicts the ten avatars of Hindu god Vishnu drawn by hand.
In a nutshell, a trip to Bishnupur will let the tourists spend your days amid immense grandeur as well as architectural marvels. Bishnupur offers the best hotels and resorts to travellers of all kinds. Whether you are planning to visit with family, friends or solo, there are a number of places to stay in Bishnupur that fits every pocket. From luxury to mid-range and budget, the accommodation option in Bishnupur ensures the best amenities and services making your stay a memorable one.
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