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Bishnupur Terracotta Temples
Bishnupur, West Bengal
17th Century CE
Group of ornate terracotta temples built by the Malla kings, depicting Ramayana and Krishna legends.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Pala
- Style
- Bengal Terracotta
- Primary Deity
- Krishna & Radha
- Languages
- Bengali, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Bengali, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Terracotta masterpieces. Malla dynasty. Ramayana scenes in clay
Architectural Features
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