Gokulchand Pancharatna Temple Bankura

The Gokulchand Pancharatna Temple is a 17th-century shrine that happens to be a stone built pancharatna (five gems) style temple in Gokulnagar at Bishnupur subdivision of the Bankura district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Shrine’s History

Built in 1643 by King Raghunath Singha of the Malla dynasty, this shrine was one of many he had built during his reign in the kingdom of Mallabhum (the land of the Mallas).

Legends Associated with This Shrine

The walls of this shrine are richly decorated with terracotta carvings detailing moments of Lord Krishna’s life with utmost beauty.

Architectural Relevance of This Shrine

This shrine stands on a low square plinth and consists of an ambulatory pathway with a porch opened by three arches on the four sides of the temple. This style of architecture came to be known as the Pancharatna style as it resembled five gems. This style of architecture was prevalent amongst the rulers of the Malla dynasty.

Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There

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BY ROAD
The shrine is located in the city of bankura which is well connected to other parts of West Bengal by quality roads. The shrine is approximately 130 kms from Kolkata.

BY RAIL
The shrine happens to be right next to Gokulnagar railway station, west bengal.

BY AIR
The nearest airport to the shrine happens to be Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata

Events Celebrated at This Shrine

SHRINE EVENTS

Shrine Timings

SHRINE TIMINGS

Extra Information About this Shrine

EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TEMPLE

Shrine Contact Details

SHRINE CONTACT DETAILS

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