Madan Mohan Temple
মদন মোহন মন্দির
মদন মোহন ও রাধা · Bishnupur, West Bengal
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About the temple
One of the finest examples of Eka-Ratna terracotta architecture in Bengal Devotion, appreciation of sacred art, and historical connection
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 18:00
- Established
- 1694
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or Sunset
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
মদন মোহন ও রাধা
- Deity form
- Brass/Ashtadhatu idols; The original idol is historically linked to the Malla Kings
- Religious tradition
- Gaudiya Vaishnavism
- Sanskrit name
- श्री राधा मदन मोहन मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Madan Mohan Temple, Bishnupur Terracotta Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00 - 18:00
- Break timings
- 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
- Special days
- Extended during Ras Purnima
- Festival timings
- Open late during Ras Purnima
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:30
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 18:30
- Night aarti
- 20:00
- Special aarti days
- Ekadashi and Purnima
- Ritual schedule
- Nitya Puja, Bhog, and Sandhya Aarti
- Pooja timings
- Morning and Evening slots
- Abhishek timings
- Special occasions only
- Special poojas
- Janmashtami and Ras celebrations
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Malla Dynasty
- Architect / builder
- Local Malla artisans
- Construction materials
- Red Laterite stone and Terracotta tiles
- Historical events
- Survived Maratha raids; legendary story of the deity defending the city
- Renovations
- Maintained by ASI
- Archaeological importance
- Monument of National Importance (ASI)
- Legends
- The "Madan Mohan" deity is said to have fired a cannon to scare away Bargi invaders
- Inscriptions
- Foundation plaque in old Bengali/Sanskrit on the facade
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Malla Architectural Period
- Structure
- Single shrine with curved roof and pinnacle
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Single Shikhara on a flat-roofed square building
- Mandapa
- Open courtyard surrounding the main shrine
- Sculptural features
- Detailed terracotta reliefs depicting Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Krishna-Lila
- Artistic elements
- Intricate floral patterns and geometric terracotta designs
- Construction technique
- Laterite core with fine terracotta skin
- Unique features
- The most ornamented of all Bishnupur temples
Festivals & events
Ras PurnimaHoliJanmashtami
- Festival calendar
- Bengali Lunar Calendar
- Special celebration days
- Dol Jatra
- Cultural events
- Bishnupur Mela
- Annual events
- Ras Mela
- Peak crowd season
- November to February
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Photography allowed
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or Sunset
- Parking capacity
- 20 vehicles
- Parking fees
- Minimal
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash
- Prasadam
- Dry sweets and Batasa