Kalachand Temple

Visitors get the entry ticket for all the temples in Bishnupur from Rasmancha. Including Kalachand Temple, you will get ticket for this one also from Rasmancha. If you don’t have ticket, then you won't be allowed to enter the temple. The timings of the temple are from 6 AM to 6 PM. It will take 15 minutes in total to explore the place. You can either walk or trek to reach the temple.

Traveller 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.

History:

Right at a distance of 2 kms from Bishnupur Bus Stand, Kalahand Temple is one of the ancient temples that is situated in Bishnupur, West Bengal. It is situated close to Radha Madhav temple and is counted amidst the must-visit places in the region. Kalachand Temple is built in 1656 AD nd the marvellous temple was built by King Raghunatha Singha in the Ek-Ratna architectural style with laterite stone. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, this is the last and the oldest of the laterite structures in Bishnupur.

Architecture:

The temple stands on a square podium and the memorial is transcended by a shikhara on a sloping roof. The anterior fascia contains bas-reliefs depicting scenes from Krishna Lila, Puranas and contemporary life. Moreover, this Ekaratna temple is surrounded by a double compound wall in bricks, which is now in ruins.

Architect Priyanka Mangaonkar Vaiude, who studied the Bishnupur temples extensively for their architectural details, writes, These temples have elaborate representation of themes which are borrowed from the Puranas. Hence, these temple decorations were also acting as a medium to educate common people about our culture and traditions. Most of the decorations are typically Gupta in style. Largeness of conception, the dramatic vigor, and the liveliness of the pictures depicted on bricks and plaques stand for the vividness of wall paintings and frescoes, the dearth of which is compensated by these pictures on bricks and plaques.

Best Time to Visit:

The best time to visit Kalachand temple is in winters probably from October to March.

 How to Reach:

 Distance (From Bishnupur Bus Station): 2 Kms

 Transportation Options: Walk/Trek

 Nearby Attractions:

Below are a few must-visit places near Kalachand Temple or in Bishanpur:

Rasmancha

 Jor Bangla Temple

 Lalji Temple

 Madan Mohan Temple

 Radhashyam Temple

Radha Gobinda Temple

 Radha Madhav Temple

 Nandalal Temple

 Jor Mandir Temples

 Shyam Rai Temple

 Bishnupur Museum

FAQs And Information

 Which festival is celebrated in Bishnupur?

 Bishnupur Mel is one of the major festivals that is celebrated every year in the last week of December every year. Moreover, Bishnupur Mela is believed to be a national fair all over India. It is a festival for four days that rejoices the cultural richness of the region and lso offers Bengali cultural heritage to the visitors.

  How are the accommodation services in Bishnupur?

There are a number of accommodation options available in Bishnupur from normal budget to the high-end ones. This helps tourists to stay and discover the nearby places with comfort and ease. For the ones who don’t know, October to March is the best period to visit Bishnupur as the climate is enjoyable and appropriate for touring.

 What are the timings of the temple?

The timings to visit Kalachand temple is from 6 am to 6 pm.