Nandalal Temple - Hindu temple in Bishnupur - Bankura, India

Opurbo Ekti Mondir Terracotta eto sundor kaj khub nikhut vabe kora .. Temple Nandalal temple was built in the second half of seventeenth century. It is a 'Eka-Ratna' style temple made of rust coloured laterite. The temple constructed on a low platform has a square base and Bengali 'chala' type curved roof. A single tower or 'sikhara' is resting on the roof. Structurally it has similarity with Radha Madhav temple. That means there are covered porches on all four sides around the innermost sanctuary where the idol is kept, and there are three arched openings at each of the two adjacent sides of the temple. Very little decoration or bas-relief is still present on its walls. Once there was stone carving of different patterns and figures covered with stucco work on the wall, which is mostly washed out

There are so many magnificent terracotta temples in Bishnupur that it's hard to say which one is the best. One of the temples that I personally liked is the Nandalal Temple. This temple is not so huge or crowded temple like Rasmancha, but definitely blessed with one of the most gorgeous terracotta architectures. If you are searching for a less-crowded temple in Bishnupur, then you should come here. Recommended.

At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Stand, Nandalal Temple is an ancient temple situated at Dalmadal Para in Bishnupur town of West Bengal. Located near Jor Mandir Temples, it is one of the popular places of heritage in West Bengal and among the top places to visit in Bishnupur. One of the seven Ek-Ratna temples in Bishnupur, Nandalal Temple is surrounded by a lush green garden. The fact about the creator of this temple is unknown. However, it is believed that the temple was built in the 17th century. The south-facing temple has a square ground plan with a single tower resting on a curved roof characteristic of Bengal-type. There is very little ornamentation of the lower relief of the arches of the front facade. Currently, there is no deity inside the temple.

This is a south facing laterite temple. It is built on a square ground plan and a single tower resting on a curved roof. There is very little ornamentation of the lower relief of the arches of the front facade. This temple has no dated inscription, but from the architectural style, it is presumed to be of the 17th century. It is located in a compound with a beautiful garden around the temple. Source: Internet

This temple does not have an idol, as per the security guard, the idol was taken into the Rajbari by the Zamindars 300-400 years ago

Historical temple, made of laterite soil and bricks. Don't know when it was built but as per the structure and surrounding temples age maybe it was built 300-350 years ago by Malla dynasty. In Bishnupur every historical temple/ building has terracotta art so it's not different. Nandalal means son of Nanda ji. So definitely we know this temple is dedicated to Prabhu krishna. One fine garden articulated properly with the temple can be seen. I like the roof design ( which is in curved sized)as there is no cement or gypsum but still the roof hasn't been bent down. It shows the knowledge which our ancestors hold. This temple is standing naked without deity of Nandalal. It's heartening to see the temple without deity. However maybe there was some reason which forced archeological department to do this. No entry fees is required to enter this temple. Direction: it's quite far from the busstand. Maybe the distance b/w busstand and this temple is 2.5km.

raadhaalaaljjiiu mndir ( Radha Laljiu Temple ) mllaaraaj biirsiNh 1658 khrii: shriiraadhikaa o kRssnner aannder jny ei paathrer mndirtti prtisstthaa kren / ei mndirer bigr'h brtmaane kRssnngnyj mhllaayy nbnirmit mndire prtisstthit / ei mndirtti daighye o prsthe 12.3 mittaar ebN ucctaa 10.7 mittaar / ( Mallaraj Birsingh established this stone temple for the joy of Sirradhika and Krishna in 1658. Big temple of this temple is currently established in the newly built temple in Krishnaganj mahalla. This temple is 12.3 meters in length and width and 10.7 meters in height).

At a distance of 2 km from Bishnupur Bus Stand, Nandalal Temple is an ancient temple situated at Dalmadal Para in Bishnupur town of West Bengal. Located near Jor Mandir Temples, it is one of the popular places of heritage in West Bengal and among the top places to visit in Bishnupur. One of the seven Ek-Ratna temples in Bishnupur, Nandalal Temple is surrounded by a lush green garden. The fact about the creator of this temple is unknown. However, it is believed that the temple was built in the 17th century. The south-facing temple has a square ground plan with a single tower resting on a curved roof characteristic of Bengal-type. There is very little ornamentation of the lower relief of the arches of the front facade. Currently, there is no deity inside the temple. 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.