Murali Mohan Temple, Bishnupur - Timings, History, Best Time to Visit
#12 of 20 Places to Visit in Bishnupur
Distance (From Bishnupur Bus Station): 2.5 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour
Place Location: At Kalindibandh
Transportation Options: Cab / 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 2.5 km from Bishnupur Bus Station, Murali Mohan Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Bishnupur, West Bengal. It is one of the ancient temples built by Malla Kings in Bishnupur and among the must-visit places for history lovers as part of Kolkata Tour Packages.
Dedicated to Lord Krishna, Murali Mohan Temple was built in 1665 AD by Shiromani Devi, the queen of Bir Singha II. This is a south-facing Ek-Ratna temple built with laterite. This is one of the seven Ek-Ratna temples located in Bishnupur. It is square on plan and the sanctum is surmounted by a sikhara instead of an arched cover. This temple is quite different from other temples, as walls surround the first floor and it has a pillared corridor on all four sides. This type of open pathway is rare in Bengali temples. The roof looks like the roof of ordinary houses.
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
