Sunday, May 30, 2010

Sridhar Temple, Sonamukhi, Bankura



Five Pandavas and Draupadi.

Sridhar Temple, Sonamukhi



A local mythological version probably of Lord Vishnu along with other accomplices.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Sridhar Temple, Sonamukhi


Front Facade of Sridhar Temple, Sonamukhi, Bankura.

Sridhar Temple, Sonamukhi


Anantashayi Vishnu.

Sridhar Temple, Sonamukhi



Goddess Durga proceeding towards her annual visit to parental house along with her kids.

Sridhar Temple, Sonamukhi


Coronation of Rama and Sita on the throne of Ayodhya

Marriage Scene of Shiva - Sridhar Temple, Sonamukhi


SRIDHAR TEMPLE, SONAMUKHI, BANKURA


Pancha Bingshati Ratna Temple at Sonamukhi
The number of Turrets have been raised to 25 ( Twenty Five ) in this temple. The tiny double storied Sridhara Temple at Sonamukhi ( 1845 A.D. ) in Bankura is a single entry edifice bearing cluster of Twenty Five turrets in the first floor itself having the central turret raised distinctly ahead of others. The temple is profusely ornamented in all four sides with clear dimensional TERRACOTTA sculptures around.

Friday, May 28, 2010



Terracotta Artwork in another Temple column.


Terracotta ornamentation in Temple porch.


Beautiful terracotta panels in columns of the Temple.


LAKSHMI JANARDAN TEMPLE, DEBIPUR, BURDWAN


Lakshmi Janardan Temple
Debipur
Debipur is 76 Km. from Howrah. It is a combination of Rekh-Deul & Chala Type of temple. Beutiful terracotta ornamented Temple,built in 1844 A.D.

Monday, May 24, 2010



Front Panel of Pratapeswar Temple, Kalna, Burdwan

Saturday, May 1, 2010






Surul / Birbhum

3 km. sowth west of Santiniketan lies the village of Surul. One temple is dedicated to LAKSHMI JANARDAN. It is a Five pinnacled temple having beautiful terracotta panels of RAMAYANA.