| Lalji Temple | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Bankura |
| Location | |
| Location | Bishnupur |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
 | |
| Geographic coordinates | 23°4′24.11″N 87°19′37.02″E / 23.0733639°N 87.3269500°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Bengal temple architecture |
| Style | ek-ratna style |
| Founder | Bir Singha Dev |
| Date established | 1658 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 12.3 m (40 ft) |
| Width | 12.3 m (40 ft) |
| Height (max) | 12.3 m (40 ft) |
| Official name: Lalji Temple | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Reference no. | IN-WB-13 |
| [1] | |
Lalji Temple, Located in Bishnupur in Indian state of West Bengal.
History and architecture
[edit]According to the inscriptional plaque found in the temple, the temple was founded in 1658 by Bir Singha Dev King of Mallabhum. The Temple is built in the Ek-ratna style temple architecture.[1][2][3]
Among the stone-built eka-ratna temples, this example is enclosed by a covered ambulatory, with three arched entrances that retain traces of ornamental detailing on their upper portions. Dedicated to Sri Radhika and Sri Krishna, it is raised on a large plinth and follows a square plan, each side measuring approximately 12.3 metres, with an overall height of 12.3 metres. The roof slopes gently on all four sides and supports a single tower above. Although the front wall was originally decorated with ornamental motifs, only fragments of these designs remain today.[3][1]
Currently, it is preserved as one of the archaeological monuments by the Archaeological Survey of India.[4] Since 1998, the Lalji Temple is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site's Tentative list.[5]
Gallery
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c Biswas 1992, pp. 16.
- ^ "ASI, Kolkata Circle". www.asikolkata.in.
- ^ a b Prasad, Dr. Sanjay. "Bishnupur: A Town of Terracotta Temple and Artistic Excellence" (PDF). International Journal of Humanities & Social Science Studies (IJHSSS). 8 (3): 103.
- ^ "ASI, Kolkata Circle". www.asikolkata.in.
- ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Temples at Bishnupur, West Bengal". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
Sources
[edit]- Biswas, S. S. (1992). Bishnupur (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ed.). Director General, Archaeological Survey of India.
External links
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