Radha Madhav Temple, Bishnupur - Timings, History, Best Time to Visit

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Distance (From Bishnupur Bus Station): 2 Kms

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 15 Mins or Less

Place Location: Opposite To Radha Gobinda Temple

Transportation Options: 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 km from Bishnupur Bus Stand, Radha Madhav Temple is an ancient temple situated at Dalmadal Para in Bishnupur town of West Bengal. Just opposite to Radha Gobinda Temple, it is one of the popular places of heritage in West Bengal and among the top places to visit in Bishnupur.

Radha Madhav temple is a beautiful laterite temple built in the Ek-Ratna architecture style. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the temple was built by Malla rulers in the year 1737 CE. It consists of a square lower storey with a curved roof surmounted by a single sikhara. The temple has exquisite ornamentation, particularly in its front wall. Currently, there is no deity inside the temple.

The beauty of the temple is its three-arched entrance. The pillars and arches of the temple are beautifully carved, illustrating some life-learning lessons from the epic - Ramayana and Krishna Lila. Adjacent to the temple, there is a small Do Chala Mandap (double sloped roof) which enhances the beauty of the temple. The Archaeological Survey of India is putting all its efforts to retain the beauty of this monument.

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