Dalmadal Cannon, Bishnupur - Timings, History, Best Time to Visit
#13 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur
Distance (From Bishnupur Bus Station): 1.5 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 15 Mins or Less
Place Location: Near Jor Mandir Temples
Transportation Options: Cab / Walk/Trek
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 1.5 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Dalmadal Cannon is one of the famous cannon located in Bishnupur, West Bengal. Situated near Chinnamasta Temple and Jor Mandir Temples, it is one of the popular historical attractions in Bishnupur.
'Dal Madal' means 'destruction of the enemy'. It is a big cannon made of wrought iron and believed to have been fired by the God Madan Mohan himself when the Marathas attacked Bishnupur in the 17th Century during the reign of King Gopal Singha. Dalmadal is the biggest one built by the Malla kings of Bengal and has not rusted with time with the outer diameter of 66.5 cm.
The cannon is mounted on a masonry platform. It is 3.8 m long with a bore of 28.6 cm. The site is well maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, has put a board detailing the history and measurement details in front of the cannon. The canon is kept within an enclosure that attracts lots of tourists from far off places.
Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM
Entry: Free
