Rasmancha, Bishnupur
The Rasmancha (Bengali: রাসমঞ্চ; Raasmoncho) is a historical building located at Bishnupur, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. It was commissioned by Mallabhum king Hambir Malla Dev (Bir Hambir) in 1600 CE.[1] Length and breadth of this temple is 24.5 meter and the height is 12.5 meter. The base or altar of the temple is made of laterite stone and upper part is made with bricks. Upper structure looks like a pyramid. Middle part resembles Bengali huts and the arches of the lower part resembles Islamic architecture. During the Vaishnava Ras festival, all the Radha Krishna idols of Bishnupur town used to be brought here to be worshipped by the citizens.[1] The annual festival was held till 1932.
| Rasmancha | |
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 Rasmancha, Bishnupur | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Pyramid, Bengali Chala Architecture. |
| Town or city | Bishnupur |
| Country | West Bengal, India |
| Current tenants | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Completed | 1600 CE |
| Cost | unknown |
| Client | Bir Hambir |
| Design and construction | |
| Engineer | unknown |
Footnotes
- Bishnupur (Bengali), S. S. Biswas, Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi, p. 23-24
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