Bishnupur (West Bengal)

Bishnupur (; Bengali: [biʃnupur]; alternatively spelled as Vishnupur) is a city and a municipality in Bankura district, West Bengal, India.

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The Saga of Bishnupur (West Bengal)

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Profile & Early Foundations

Bishnupur (; Bengali: [biʃnupur]; alternatively spelled as Vishnupur) is a city and a municipality in Bankura district, West Bengal, India.

THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS

Major Works & Significant Milestones

It has terracotta temples built by the Malla rulers, historic Radha Krishna temples built during 1600–1800 CE and the Baluchari sarees.

Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment

It has terracotta temples built by the Malla rulers, historic Radha Krishna temples built during 1600–1800 CE and the Baluchari sarees.

— Official Historical Record & Archive

SUCCESS & ENDURING LEGACY

In 1997 the Temples of Bishnupur were placed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site's Tentative list.

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