In search of Rashmancha , An ancient temple of Bishnupur: Bankura

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Drive to the Terracota Town Bishnupur, enroute visit Jayrambati, Kamarpukur (Native of Ramakrishna).

At Bishnupur Visit these temples are full of old palaces, Baluchori Silk weaving Centre, Conchshell work center, Dasavatar Playing card making Centre which is a typical centre for traditional play card making. Lunch at Bishnupur Tourist Lodge. Later proceed to Panchmura village for Terracota work centre.

Bishnupur :The old capital of Malla kings (from the 8th Centuries) is famous for Terracotta Temples -The Typical Village Hut style of Bengal Temple Arcitecture. Some of the important Temples are Jor-Bangla, Shyamrai, Rashmancha are full of exquisite terracotta panels.