Gokulchand Temple - Gakulnagar

Name: Gokulchand Temple - Gakulnagar
Address: Gakulnagar, West Bengal 722138, India, 722138, India

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Address :	Gakulnagar, West Bengal 722138, India
Postal code :	722138
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A	Anshuman Manna on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gokulchand Temple is a 17th-century stone built pancharatna temple in Gokulnagar village in the Joypur CD block in the Bishnupur subdivision of the Bankura district in the state of West Bengal, India. David J. McCutchion mentions the Gokulchand temple at Gokulnagar as one of the earliest pancharatna temples of the Malla kings. It has turrets on four columns, a kind of chhatri, instead of the corner wall sections. Along with the at-chala, the pancharatna is the most popular type of temple in Bengal. With a 45 feet square base, it is built of laterite with stucco figures. According to the badly damaged temple plate it was built in 1639 (and that obviously goes with a question mark). This pancharatna (five-pinnacled) temple at Gokulnagar is the largest stone temple in Bankura district. It is 64 ft. in height and the area of temple complex is 23,500 sq. ft. According to the ASI information board at the temple, it was built in 1643, during the rein of the Malla king, Raghunath Simha. The style of construction of the temple is similar to that of the Shaymaraya temple at Bishnupur. The wall decorations depict various avatars of Vishnu and raslila motifs and other mythological incidents. The temple was in a bad shape and plundered till it was taken over by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1996. The idol of Lord Krishna has long been removed to Bishnupur. The complex is abuzz with activity when the idol is brought back for 5 days during Holi and worshipped here.
B	Bibekananda Mandal on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gokulchand Temple Is Located At Village Gokulnagar Under Bishnupur Sub-division(Bankura,West Bengal), 23 Km Far From Bishnupur Railway Station By Car. Gokulnagar Railway Station Has been Set Up Very Near To Gokulchand Temple, But the Rail Communication System Is Not Suitable For Travelling To This Spot. According To Archeological Survey Of India It Was Built By The Malla King Raghunath Singha In 1643.This 64 Feet High Pancharatna Temple, Enclosed By A High Boundary Wall,Is The Largest Laterite Stone Temple In The District Of Bankura.There Is No Idol Of God In The Sanctum Sanctorum Of The Temple, But Lord Krishna Is Worshipped Here Everyday.The Temple Is Open Daily From 6.0am To 5.0pm. The Idol Of Lord Krishna Of This Temple Is Housed At Bishnupur All The Year Round.The Idol Is Brought Here Temporarily Only On The Occasion Of Holi And Rash Festival. In Front Of The Temple There Is A Large Stage Built Of Same Stone.May Be In The Distant Past The Rash Festival Was Celebrated On This Stage. Tranquil Environment Is An Another Attraction Of The Temple. Here Are Some Photos Of The Temple. Thanks.
S	Somen Mondal on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 26/09/2021 The place is full of natural beauty and ancient historical monuments of the village
S	SIDDHARTHA MAITY on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ One of the oldest architectural temple ?? located near Joypur.
P	Prabir Maiti on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Stone built temple with finest carvings. Currently repairing is going on. Local government should promote it.
M	Manika Rajak on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We are spell bound to see the architecture of laterite bricks..Actual Engineers they were... spending half an hour there with my family.. Our children enjoying so much there.. Need more government care to preserve this place..
A	Anubrata Koley on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The largest stone temple in Bankura district. This temple made of 'makra' stone during the reign of Malla kings is about five hundred years old. The main peak of this Panchashikhar temple is octagonal and the other four pinnacles are pentagonal. To the south of this temple is a large theater. Radha-Krishna is still worshiped in this temple; Is daily. If you inform the previous day, you can enjoy it by noon. The temple is a five minute walk from Jaipur station.
A	Arani Aranyak on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This terracotta temple is situated near Jaypur forest. This laterite temple is contains a Natmandap also. This is the largest stone temple in Bankura district having Verandahs on three sides. This place is currently under reconstruction by ASI.