West Bengal
The Rasmancha is a historical temple located at Bishnupur, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. It was commissioned by Mallabhum king Hambir Malla Dev in 1600 AD. The Rasmancha pavilion used for housing the idols of Lord Krishna from other temples during the Rash festival. The annual festival was held till 1932. This is the oldest brick temple in Bishnupur and is shaped as an elongated pyramidal tower surrounded by hut-shaped turrets. The outermost gallery is elegantly surrounded by Bengal hut-type roofs. The floor is paved with bricks.
The entire structure stands on a high platform made up of laterite blocks. The bricks and terracotta plaques made of locally sourced clay were used in the construction of the temples and decorative images. Presently, the Archeology of Survey of India is responsible for the preservation and maintenance of the property.
By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport at Dumdum, which is 138 kms away from the temple.
By Train: The closest railway station is Bishnupur Railway Station which is 3 km away.
By Road: One can avail large number of transport facilities from Bishnupur Bus stand.