History of Bishnupur – Bishnupur Mela 2024

Home
/
History of Bishnupur

It is said that the Malla Dynasty was formed between the Iperiod of 994 -1007 during the realm of Malla King Jagat Malla. But the dynasty reaches its upswing during the period of Malla King Bir Hambir (1591-1616). During the rule of this 49th Malla King Bir Hambir, the king came in contact with the Vaishnava Guru – Acharya Sri Nivaas. The king became his disciple and it brings a revolutionary change in Bishnupur. Bishnupur became a holy place of Vaishnava Culture in place of Shakta Culture and from this time onwards Vaishnava temples are began to build up.

1616

Temples with intricate designs such as Jor Bangla Temple, Shyam Rai Temple, Madan Mohan Temple, Radha Shyam Temple and the historical Dal Madol Cannon make Bishnupur an unforgettable experience.

1873

Bishnupur Municipality was formed in 1873. During that time the town was divided into only 4 nos. of wards - A, B, C & D.

1880

In 1880, christian missionary J.R. Broadhead established Weslion Middle English School, which is known as Mission School

1882

Bishnupur was glorified with the presence of the Thakur Sri. Sri. Ramakrishna Paramhangsha Dev in 1882.

1902

In 1902, B.N.R. Train service started through Bishnupur.

Educationist Sri. Shibdas Bhattacharya was the pioneer of
Women Education in Bishnupur. Through his earnest endeavour, a girls school was set up ar Satyapir Tola, Bishnupur.
Holy Mother Sri. Sri. Sarada Devi came here several times
in the house of his desciple Dr. Bashiswar Sen.

1925

In 1925, the great rebel poet Kaji Nazrul Islam came
Bishnupur several times. He has a close relationship with Jnanendra Prasad Goswami, an eminent musician of Bishnupur Gharana. A picture of Kaji Nazrul Islam standing against the Dalmadal Canon was very familiar to us.

1934

We are proud that another educationist, poet Sri. Annada Shankar Roy served here as Sub Divisional Officer of Bishnupur during 1934.

1940

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has set his foot here at Bishnupur in 1938 & 1940.

1945

In 1945, Bishnupur Ramananda College was established and Bishnupur Ramsharan College of Music, the oldest music college in Asia was set up in 1945.

1951

In 1951, Bangiya Sahitya Parishad, Bishnupur branch was formed & inaugurated by the great poet Kalidas Roy. Later, it was renamed as "Acharya Jogesh Chandra Purakriti Bhaban" in 1954.

1961

Gopeswar Bandyopadhyay, another eminent musician of Bishnupur Gharana was conferred honorary 'Deshikottam' in 1961. The great scientist Dr. Bashiswar Sen received 'Padma Bhusan' in 1962. In 1972 Surendranath Bandyopadhyay of Bishnupur Gharana got honorary 'Padmashree'.

1988

Bishnupur Mela started its journey in the year 1988.

2007

Jadubhatta Mancha is our another pride in the field of art, culture & architecture. It was inaugurated by Ustad Faimuddin Khan Dagar of Dagar Gharana on 22nd day of february in 2007.