About Pancha Ratna Shyam Rai Temple
Shyam Ray Temple (Śyāma rāẏa mandira) also known as Pancha-ratna temple,[1] is a Krishna temple in Bishnupur town of Medinipur division in Indian state of West Bengal. In this temple, the Hindu God Krishna is worshiped in the form of Shyam; along with Shyam, the murti of Radhika (Radha) is also worshipped. According to the foundation plaque found in the temple, the temple was founded in 1643 by King Raghunath Singha of Mallabhum. The Temple is built in the Pancha-ratna temple architecture, which belongs to the ratna style developed in medieval Bengal. The roof of this temple is square and curved, with curved edges and five chura or shikhar (tower). The walls of the temple are decorated with beautiful floral designs, scenes of Krishna-lila, episodes from Puranic literature, designs of geometric and floral patterns, and scenes of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Temple Timings and Details
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Darshan Timings
06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
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Aarti Timings
Morning Aarti : 06:00 AM
Afternoon Aarti : 01:00 PM
Evening Aarti : 7:00 PM
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Dress Code
Traditional and Formal clothing
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Photography
Not allowed
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Prasad
Not available
Accommodation Near Pancha Ratna Shyam Rai Temple
Kolkata - Shree Calcutta Gujarati Samaj Dharamshala
Nabadwip - (Mayapur) Bharat Sevashram Sangha
Mayapur - Sri Sri Gour Saraswat Sant Gaudiya Math
Nadia - Srimad Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Gaudiya Math
Calcutta Vastra Vyavsayi Seva Samity - Gangasagar
Kolkata - Shri Digambar Jain Bhawan Dharamshala
Mayapur - Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mission (International)
Shri Krishna Pranami Temple Dharamshala - Siliguri
Swami Pranabananda Atithi Niwas (Guest House) - Gangasagar
ISKCON Shri Ekachakra Chandrodaya Mandir - Ekachakra
Madhu Mamata Hotel & Resorts (Near Ekachakra Dham) - Tarapith
Kapil Kutir Sankhya Yoga Ashram (Boro Ashram) - Gangasagar
Sri Sri Gaur Nityananda Temple (Nandana Acharya Bhavan) - Mayapur
Jagannath Temple Guest House (Near Temple - Old Building) - Ekachakra
Temple Location
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
1. How do I go to Pancha Ratna Shyam Rai Temple and where is it located?
Ans. The temple is located near the Jor Bangla Temple and in the fort area of Bishnupur town, about 2 km from the Bishnupur Bus Station.
2. What are the Pancha Ratna Shyam Rai temple timings?
Ans. Open every day between around 6 AM and 6 PM.
3. How long should I stay here?
Ans. It usually takes 45 minutes to 1 hour to visit, which gives you time to explore, take pictures, and enjoy the architecture.



