Kalachand Temple, Bishnupur - Timings, History, Best Time to Visit
#7 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur
Distance (From Bishnupur Bus Station): 2 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 15 Mins or Less
Place Location: Near Radha Madhav Temple
Transportation Options: Walk/Trek
Travel Tips: Visitors can get the entry tickets for all the Bishnupur temples from Rasmancha including this one. Else, visitors are not allowed to enter inside the temple.
At a distance of 1 km from Jor Mandir Temples and 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Kalachand Temple is an ancient temple located in Bishnupur, West Bengal. Situated near Radha Madhav Temple, it is one of the must-visit places in Bishnupur as part of Kolkata Tour Packages.
Built-in 1656 AD, the marvelous Kalachand Temple was built by King Raghunatha Singha in the Ek-Ratna architectural style with laterite stone. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, this is the last and the oldest of the laterite structures in Bishnupur. The temple stands on a square platform and the shrine is surmounted by a shikhara on a sloping roof. The frontal facade contains bas-reliefs depicting scenes from Krishna Lila, Puranas and contemporary life. This Ekaratna temple is enclosed by a double compound wall in bricks now in ruins. Sadly, the temple does not house any deity currently.
Visitors can get the entry tickets for all the Bishnupur temples from Rasmancha including this one. Else, visitors are not allowed to enter inside the temple.
Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM
