Saturday, May 29, 2010

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.

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