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
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
