Rasmancha

Rasmancha is one of the top-notch and highly applauded buildings in Bishnupur. Many tourists come there to witness the cultural royalty of this place. The monument was erected by Mallabhum king Hambir Malla Dev (aka Bir Hambir) in c. 1600 AD. This tourist place has its own history as wells social importance. Until recently, this was the place to celebrate Vaishnava Ras festival for entire Bishnupur. So when this festival was celebrated, Radha Krishna idols of all the temples of Bishnupur town were brought there to be watched and adored by the worshippers. It was only till 1932 that this festival was celebrated annually.

Architecture:

There is no denying the fact that from the architectural point of view this building is counted amidst the most unique and one of a kind temples of all the temples located in Bishnupur. This is a temple that stands on a square platform of size 24.5m X 24.5m built of Laterite blocks. Moreover, it is also to be noted here that the square foundation is 1.5m high and moreover over and above the platform, there is a brick structure of 12.5m high. In addition to this, the roof has a pyramidal summit surrounded by 'Chala' type structures. The entire ceiling is supported by 40 pillars and arches on four sides that are decorated with artwork of flowers and human figures.

Best Time to Visit:

May and June are big NO other than that every month is a good time to visit Rasmancha.

Visitor Information:

The entrance cost of Rasmancha is five rupees and other related details are stated below:

• Type of Destination: Historical, Monument

• Languages Spoken: Bengali

• Rasmancha, Bishnupur Altitude: 51m

How to Reach:

Train

• Bankura railway station is the nearest station (Distance: 59.53 km)

Air

• Panagarh Airport (Distance: 48.33 km)

• Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Distance: 142.56 km)

• Dhanbad Airport (Distance: 159.05 km)

Interesting Facts:

The interesting thing about the temple is that it has only a single chamber, the sanctum sanctorum, with an elongated tower, surrounded by hut shaped turrets. A passageway surrounds it and some large cannons found here date back to the Malla period. (Source)

Rasmancha is the oldest brick temple and the only temple of its kind in the whole country.

Rasmancha is no more a temple today, it has now been converted into a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which is making sincere maintenance efforts on this masterpiece. There are now lighting facilities and the delicate terracotta craftsmanship that is etched on each and every brick and wall of the Rasmancha is being carefully conserved.

Nearby Attractions:

• Terracotta Temple of Bishnupur

• Lalji Temple, Bishnupur

• Shyam Rai Temple, Bishnupur

• Jor Bangla Temple, Bishnupur

• Dalmadal Gun, Bishnupur

• Siddeshwar Temple – Bahulara

• Gokulchand Temple, Gokulnagar

• Amarkanan and Koro Hill

• Anand Park, West Bengal

• Kumaramangalam Park, West Bengal

• Rahreswar Shibtola, West Bengal

• Garh Jungle, West Bengal

FAQs And Information:

• What is the best time to visit Rasmancha?

May and June are big NO other than that every month is a good time to visit Rasmancha.

• What is the entry fee of Rasmancha?

The entry fee of rasmancha is only five rupees.

• What is the common language spoken by the natives here?

The common language spoken by people here is Bengali.