Temples of Bishnupur, Bankura

Pictures of Some Temples of Bishnupur, Bankura

Pictures of Some Temples of Bishnupur, Bankura

Pictures of Some Temples of Bishnupur, Bankura

Condition of Terracotta Artists of Panchmura, Bankura ·

These pictures were taken at Panchmura, Bankura, famous for the production of Terracotta Horses. I have uploaded here some pictures to show the condition the artists are now in. The government has done nothing for them. Soon Terracotta Horse and the artists will disappear. More details can be found about this at http://www.chitrolekha.com/V1/n2/06_Terracotta_horse_of_Panchmura-documentation.pdf and http://www.chitrolekha.com/V1/n2/07_Terracotta_crafts_of_Panchmura_Problems_and_Possibilities.pdf.

 

 

Temples of Karnagarh, Paschim Medinipur

Karnagarh, situated in a forest at a distance about 10 km from Midnapore town, bears traces of very old settlement (may be 14^th century). One it was a fort and ruins of castles, temples, posts are still found. It became famous for Chuar Bidroho towards the end of the 18^th century. The place found its place in some of the medieval texts. Karnagarh is much frequented by the local people as a holy place for Anadilinga Dandeswar Mahadev and Mahamaya temples, which has surprisingly survived the onslaught of time. More details can be found at http://www.paschimmedinipur.gov.in/tourism/index.php.