Ras Mancha - Tourist attraction in Bishnupur - Bankura, India

One of the oldest historical places in West Bengal, India. Here you can feel the peace of mind. Here you can get many architectural designs. Here you can get a small garden for a picnic spot. Here you can come with your friends, family and love once too. Here you can get parking available like bike, car , bus etc. Restaurants and hotels are available. Please visit and enjoy your weekend.

A enviable place. Online payment system is not working properly for booking tickets. It is one of the most famous tourist sites in the region and was built by the Malla monarchs of Bishnupur to celebrate the Ras festival.The temple is composed of red bricks and is intricately carved. The Rasmancha is a one-of-a-kind and spectacular landmark that should be seen by anybody interested in Indian history and culture.

One of the important sites of Bishnupur heritage culture. The captivating historical view inside along with well maintained greenery inside gives a peaceful vibe to the tourists visiting the temple.Anyone visiting Bishnupur must visit this place.

This is one of the major tourist destinations of Bishnupur. This square shaped magnificent structure is built on a laterite plinth. This work of art was built in 1600 CE by the ruler of Malla Dynasty named Bir Hambir. Take your time to enjoy the archeological brilliance of this place. There is twenty five rupees entry fees to visit this place. With this entry ticket one could visit all other renowned temples as well.

A Historical Monument with stunning architecture, Beautiful place with a garden. A must visit place for Architecture Students and history lovers. The entry fee is very cheap (Rs20 for online payment & Rs25 for offline).

Videography is not allowed only photoshoot is allowed. You don't have to buy tickets for shyam rai temple and Jor bangla temple if you buy tickets for Ras Mancha. At a distance of 1.5 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Rasmancha is a historical monument located in the town of Bishnupur, West Bengal. Surrounded by a well-maintained garden, it is the oldest brick temple and the only temple of its kind in the whole country. Rasmancha was built by Malla King Bir Hambir in 1600 CE. The temple has a unique and unparalleled structure. This monument stands on a raised square laterite plinth with a pyramidal superstructure. The temple is surrounded by smaller Bengali-styled hut-like structures. The temple has one inner chamber housing the idols of Radha-Krishna. The inner sanctum of the temple is enclosed by three circumambulatory galleries which are surmounted by a colossal pyramidal structure. Further, these majestic pyramidal structures are embellished with exquisite terracotta work and motifs. It is enclosed by a passageway. There are some big cannons that date back to the Malla period. Rasmancha was built in order to enable a mass scale worship of the deities during the Ras festival. This was a significant festival during the reign of the Malla kings. During this festival, images of deities from across the town were brought to this temple and venerated. The Vaishnava Ras festival was held till 1932 CE here before it was converted to a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). As this mammoth structure lights up during the night, it provides a mesmerizing sight to the devotees. 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 temples. Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM Entry Fee: Rs. 5 for Person

Well maintained, clean area... Historic architecture and minute detailing is best in the form of teracotta. For all the temples of Bishnupur ticket available from here. Physical ticket 25 per person. If you buh online ticket itvwill cost you Rs 20/- per head. I visited thrice there. It's a must visit place in Bishnupur.

A must-visit for everyone who cares about history and the bygone ages of kings and emperors. Built in a very unique architectural style using fired bricks technique (terracota), the Rashmancha is a queer amalgamation of Egyptian and Indian styles of architecture. A second specimen of this kind of architecture cannot be found throughout India. The Ras Mancha was built presumably around 1600 AD by the Malla King of Bengal, Maharaja Birhambir. Although the reason for commissioning this structure is still unclear, it is believed that there was a statue of Radha and Krishna which were the presiding deities in this temple. The place remains open on all days except on National Holidays. The site requires an entry fee of INR 25 per head which can be booked on the spot at the ASI counter or can be booked online on https://asi.payumoney.com/quick/bis. Since there is a network of several other similar structures scattered around the place most of which require separate entry fees, it is wise to visit Ras Mancha first, the entry fee of which is valid in the other nearby historical sites. However, if you start the other way round, you might need to purchase a separate entry ticket for each site. Online tickets are issued on the same day of visit for a maximum number of 5 people in one group. A valid government ID is required for booking tickets. For physical booking also it is advisable to keep a Government ID handy. Be noted of the following before visiting Ras Mancha: 1. Timings: 7 am to 5 pm 2. The approach roads to the site are narrow and congested,, and finding parking can be truly challenging. 3. Still photography is allowed, but videography is strictly prohibited.