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.