Title: Poetry on walls terracotta temples, Bishnupur /
Authors: Kanungo, Jahar.; Bhattacharya, Dilip.; Chatterjee, Minati.; Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (India)
Publisher: Centre for Cultural Resources and Training,
Year: 2002
Subjects: Hindu temples India Bishnupur.; Terra-cotta sculpture India Bishnupur.
Abstract: The terracotta temples of Bishnupur occupy an important position in the history of architecture of Bengal. The temples were constructed by the Mulla dynasty of Vishnupur in the 17th century. The shape of the temples is said to be influenced by the rural thatched roof huts of Bengal that have a beautiful carved form sloping on both sides. The temples are also unique as they are made of bricks decorated with terracotta panels. The clay plates are carved with legends and stories of Krishna and Ramayana, etc. Features footage of local artisans making terracotta figurines and panels.