Malleswar Temple
মল্লেশ্বর মন্দির
A Shiva temple built in 1622, one of the few mixed sandstone-and-brick structures in Bishnupur, and still an active place of worship with steady devotion.
Malleswar Temple was built in 1622 by King Bir Singha to honor Shiva, and it is one of the few Shiva temples in Bishnupur. It has a square single-spired form, with sandstone at the base and brick above, and a stone statue of the bull Nandi stands at the entrance. It remains an active temple, and every year on Shivaratri (February–March) large numbers of devotees come to worship. It is located in the north of town, about 500 m from Madan Mohan Temple.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Madan Mohan Temple
- Madan Gopal Temple
- Mrinmoyee Temple
- Lalji Temple
- Radha Shyam Temple
- Shyam Rai Temple
- Jor Bangla Temple (Keshta Rai)
- Rasmancha