District Museum

West Bengal


Bishnupur's small museum is worth a look for its collection of painted manuscript covers, stone friezes, musical instruments and folk art.


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Nearby West Bengal attractions

1. Rasmancha Temple

0.22 MILES

The squat, square Rasmancha has an unusual plan of three concentric arched galleries surrounding the inner shrine.

2. Shyamrai Temple

0.31 MILES

The elaborately decorated Shyamrai is topped by five sikhara domes.

3. Jor Bangla Temple

0.38 MILES

The 'twin hut' structure of Jor Bangla is covered in particularly exquisite terracotta ornamentation.

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