The Shyam Rai Temple had a unique blend of which two cultures?
Answers
Shyam Rai Temple is established by Raghunatha Singha of the 17th century.
Architecture of the Temple is unique and is one prioritized monuments on Archaeological Survey of India’s list.
Panch ratna meaning five tower structures.
Curved ceiling of Temple is influenced by Islamic architecture giving it unique twist.
It has beautiful terracotta sculptures depicting different clips from Ramayana, Krishna Leela and Mahabharata.
Other paintings and sculptures include royal hunting sights, musicians and dancers.
The Shyam Rai temple had the blend of Muslim culture and Hindu culture uniquely.
Explanation:
The Shyam Rai Temple being situated in Bishnupur in the district of Bengal has the significant combination of two culture that is Islamic and Hindu cultures.
The building is known as Panch Ratna due to the five tower present with curved styled structure of the ceiling of each, curved ceiling of Islam and 5 tower of hindu culture.