Shyamrai Temple. This Pancharatna brick temple was built by the Malla king Raghunath Sinha in 1643 CE and noted for elaborate terracotta ornamentation
Shyamrai Temple. This Pancharatna brick temple was built by the Malla king Raghunath Sinha in 1643 CE and noted for elaborate terracotta ornamentations, standing on a low square plinth. The square sanctum is surrounded by an ambulatory pathway with a porch opened by three multi cusped arches on four sides. Of the five shikharas, the central one is octagon (originally collapsed) while the others are square resting upon the four corners of a sloping roof in 'Pida' order. The decorative panels are interesting to narrate the contemporary socio-religious themes, political and economic life of the people. It also includes scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and other puranic stories, plants, animals and grotesque figures. Of the various decorative panels mention may be made of the famous 'Rasamandala' for its superb aesthetic appeal.
Size: 8256px × 5504px
Location: Bishnupur, Bankura, West Bengal, India.
Photo credit: © Biswarup Ganguly / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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