The Shyam Rai Temple had a unique blend of which two cultures?
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Shyam Rai Temple of Bishnupur was built by Raghunatha Singha in 17th century. The architecture of this Temple is unique and is one of the prioritized monuments on Archaeological Survey of India’s list. It has Panch ratna meaning five tower structures. Curved ceiling of the Temple is influenced by Islamic architecture giving it unique blend. It has beautiful terracotta sculptures on depicting various scenes from Ramayana, Krishna Leela and Mahabharata. Other paintings and sculptures include royal hunting sights, musicians and dancers. Way its drawn makes this beautiful art seemingly very alive.
The Shyam Rai Temple of West Bengal was built in 1643 by King Raghunath.
King Raghunath was the fifty-first king of Mallabhum.
The Shyam Rai Temple of Binshnupur is an example of Panch Ratna meaning five gems architecture.
Panch Ratna is a style of building in Vernacular Bengali Architecture.
This Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Sri Radha. The roof of the building is flat curved and is a significant feature of Bengali Architecture. This temple is beautifully decorated with Teracotta Tiles.
A blend of Panch Ratna architecture depicting the Vernacular Bengli architecture and a slight touch of muslim architecture can be seen in the Shyam Rai temple.