Jor Bangla also known as Kesta Rai temple (north-western view) was erected by the Malla king Raghunath Sinha in 1655 CE as evidenced from the inscript
Jor Bangla also known as Kesta Rai temple (north-western view) was erected by the Malla king Raghunath Sinha in 1655 CE as evidenced from the inscription affixed on the front faced of the temple. The temple, facing south is raised on a square platform in the form of a pair of hut shaped structures with sloping roofs joined together and surmounted by a Charchala Sikhara on the top. Both the exterior and interior walls and ceiling of the temple depict exquisite and elaborate terracotta ornamentation. These terracotta panels narrate scenes from the epics, Krishnalila, hunting scenes, various other depictions of contemporary social life etc. The excellent quality of art on this temple endows it as one of the finest among the terracotta temples of West Bengal.
Size: 8256px × 5504px
Location: Bishnupur, Bankura, West Bengal, India.
Photo credit: © Biswarup Ganguly / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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