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Bishnupur, Bankura, West Bengal · 23.0592°, 87.3250°
Founded in 1656 by Raghunath Singha Dev of Mallabhum, this south-facing laterite shrine is the earliest surviving eka-ratna temple at Bishnupur, about 11 m square with a corridor and three arched openings on each side. Low-relief carving covers it with Krishna-lila episodes, Puranic deities, ascetics and dancers.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Malla
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