Vishnupur

Vishnupur in Bankura District, West Bengal is a town with immense historical and cultural value. Vishnupur is blessed with excellent tradition of art, crafts and classical music. Once the capital of the Malla Kings, Vishnupur is famous for its terracotta or burned earthenware craft. The place is equally well known for its Tussar silk, Baluchari Sarees and ancient terracotta temples. Most of these wonderful temples were built by the Malla ruler Veer Hambir and his successors. Vishnupur holds a respectable position in reference to the Indian classical music scenario. The area's very own school of Music – the Vishnupur Gharana is highly appreciated for ages and the Vishnupur school of painting is also quite talked about.

Vishnupur is almost one hundred and thirty Kilometers away from the state capital Kolkata and headquarter of the Vishnupur subdivision. There are many interesting places in and around Vishnupur. Some of them are:-

• Madanmohan Temple
• Jorebangla Temple of Keshta Rai
• Pancha Ratna Temple of Shyam Rai
• Rasmancha
• Bahulara
• Panhmura
• Susunia

Vishnupur gets in the festive mood several times a year with some wonderful and exuberant festivals and fairs. The popular ones are:-

• Vishnupur Festival
• Jhapan
• Indra Puja
• Gajan


The Madanmohan Temple is an ancient temple with historical and archaeological value. The exceptional Vishnupur Festival and fair with fine classical music concerts and handicraft exhibition is organized near this temple. Vishnupur is one of the treasured tourism sites of the state of West Bengal.