Shyam Rai Temple

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Terracotta shrine

Shyam Rai Temple

Shyam Rai temple was built by King Raghunath Singha. It stands on a low square plinth and consists of an ambulatory pathway with a porch opened by three arches on the four sides of the temple. The central pinnacle is octagonal, while the rest four are square. The walls are richly decorated with terracotta carvings featuring aspects of Lord Krishna’s life.

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