Bengal temple architecture also known as Malla dynasty architecture is about temple styles developed and used in Bengal, particularly the deul, chala, ratna and dalan temples.
Classification of Bengal Temple Architecture
11th century relief of a temple sikhara (in centre) flanked by stupas featured in an arch adoring Manjushri from Bengal. Currently at Metropolitan Museum of Art
Bahulara Ancient Temple, Bankura district, 8th-11th century
Sat Deul, Purba Bardhaman district, 10th century
Ratna Style is a style of Bengal temple architecture, that originated in Bengal from the 15th to 16th centuries, under the Mallabhum kingdom. Originating as a regional style in Hindu temple architectu
Bengal temple architecture
…Bengal temple architecture also known as Malla dynasty architecture is about temple styles developed and used in Bengal, particularly the deul, chala, ratna and dalan temples. Both eoigraphic evidences and literary sources hint at the existence of numerous temples in Bengal. Foreign travellers like Fa Hien…
Ek-ratna Ramchandraji temple at Guptipara, Hooghly district.
Ek-ratna Damodar temple at Kendur, Purba Bardhaman district.
Pancha-ratna Shyamrai temple at Bishnupur, Bankura district.
Naba-ratna Kantajew Temple in Dinajpur, Bangladesh.