The Shyamarai Temple or Pancharatna Temple is to the north of the Bishnupur village and is famous for its rich architectural beauty. Standing on a low square plinth, this Pancharatna brick temple was built by the Malla King Raghunath Singha in AD 1643 and noted for elaborate terracotta ornamentations. The square-shaped temple has its interior and exterior decorated with wonderful terracotta tiles. Various pictures and carvings at the temple walls depict the stories of Lord Krishna and the Gopis. It also includes scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and other Puranic stories, plants, animals, and grotesque figures.

Located just beside the famous Mrinmayee Mata Temple of Bishnupur, this Ekaratna temple made with carved stones consists of a square curved roof structure with a single tower and a fluted dome on top. Traces its history from 1758, Radha Shyam Temple in Bishnupur was constructed by the King Chaitanya Singha. This south-facing terracotta temple stands within a large courtyard enclosed by a high boundary wall. The outer walls are fashioned with carvings in low relief, which are decorated with fine elaborate stucco ornamentation has enriched the temple. It is a living temple enshrining the images of Lord Krishna and Radha in the sanctum. Because of its historical significance and heritage value, the temple is well preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Baul and Fakirs, also referred as the wandering minstrels and mystics of Bengal are known through their enchanting and enigmatic songs to express their spiritual beliefs. The districts of Murshidabad, Nadia, Bankura, Bardhaman, Birbhum are traditionally the principal centers of Baul Fakir culture. Their singing is accompanied by a musical instrument called ‘ektara’. Elements of Sufi and Vaishnav philosophy primarily combine their belief system. This Baul song has become quite popular and has received national recognition as well.

Jhumur folk song is an ancient musical form that belongs to the red soiled regions on the western frontier of West Bengal- Purulia, Bankura, Bardhaman and Birbhum. Jhumur melodies and move are popular among local artisan communities and tribal's like Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Kharia, Birharh tribes. Jhumur is known for its lyrical and literary significance because of the use of ancient language. Different Jhumur tunes are sung throughout the year based on the season. For example, Chaitali is sung within the month of Chaitra (spring) and Bhaduria is sung within the month of Bhadra.

In the later part of the eighteenth century, when different music Gharanas were becoming popular, the ‘Dhrupad’ style thrived among the musicians of Bishnupur. The Seni Gharan’s influence on Bishnupuri Gharana was enormous. The famous Dhrupad Singer Bahadur Khan, who is the descendant of Tansen, reached Bishnupur and made his Gharana popular. Some famous singers are still representing Bishnupuri Gharana which was the prestigious past of West Bengal. The classical dance and music festival called Bishnupur Mela hosted by the city every year is an experience that one should not miss.

The tribal people of Bishnupur known as ‘Dokra Damar’ practiced this special form of art, ‘Dokra Metal Casting’. The core material of this crafting technique is clay over which wax coating is applied. After the wax coating, the models are applied with clay paste coating. Several objects have been prepared from this technique like religious symbols, jewelry, cutlery, bells. Many women prefer to wear dokra jewelry and this art has become a surviving legacy of Bishnupur.

Bishnupur is also very famous for Baluchari silk saree. These are special types of silk sarees which has intricate weaving in the pallu and borders. With the amazing weaving skill, the artists showcase the mythological stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata in these sarees. Often rich in colors, these sarees come with a natural shine and glossy look. These sarees are made from pure or authentic form of silk.

With the burnt clay bricks, the architects of Bengal created a new type of craft, popularly known as ‘Terracota’. During the seventeenth century, the art of terracotta reached its highest peak. Raja Jagat Malla and his descendants built several temples made of terracotta and stone art. One can experience the magnificent art of terracotta across several temples in Bishnupur like Rasmancha, Jor Bangla temple, Shyam rai temple, and Madan Mohan temple. The terracotta works recount innumerable stories from history and Indian mythology. The terracotta art in the temples depict the scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata, the life and exploits of Krishna, and stories from Vishnupurana. Apart from temples, diverse types of potteries are made from terracotta. The typical manufacturing style for terracotta potteries involve use of finely refined clay to give a proper shape of a pottery.

The Bishnupur Mela is held every year around the last week of December, near the Madanmohan Temple. This fair stretches over four days and people from all the nearby villages come together to celebrate the end of the agricultural season. The stalls at the fair represent local handicrafts and local artistry. There are other stalls related to sweets, clothes, conch shells, pots and pans, and other items. A recent addition is the Bishnupur Utsav, held immediately after the Mela. It is a classical music and dance festival in recognition of the 'Bishnupur Gharana' in music.

The Acharya Jogesh Chandra Purakriti Bhawan in Bishnupur is a museum related to art and archaeology. In the archaeological gallery there are tools from Mesolithic and Paleolithic era, metal ornaments, terracotta sculptures, etc. This Museum accounts for the coins and artifacts from the ancient days of Bishnupur, starting from the Gupta kings to the Pal kingdom.

The cannon named as Dal Madol was built by the Malla kings to fight the Maratha invasion. This Cannon is near Chinomasta temple and is significant for the people of Bishnupur as well as Bengal. The cannon measures about 3.8 m in length and has a barrel of 28.5 cms. It was built in the year 1742 under Raja Gopal Singh to protect Bishnupur from Marathas. One of the most fascinating facts about this cannon is that it is purely made up of iron materials and still it’s free from rust even after kept in open under sunlight and rain since its inception.

Jorebangla Temple in Bishnupur is an ancient temple which boasts a magnificent architectural design. This Temple in brick was built by the Malla King Raghunath Singh in 1655. The Jorebangla Temple resembles two thatched huts joined together side by side and mounted on a single tower. The structure was erected on one-metre-high platform using laterite bricks. The entire outer wall is decorated with terracotta sculptures and carvings displaying various aspects of human life and culture, gods and goddesses, animals, floral and geometrical designs. The carvings on the walls depict episodes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and other prime sacred Hindu scriptures.

The most famous art form of Bishnupur is terracotta work. Apart from the temples, Bishnupur is also famous for terracotta pottery, artifacts and jewellery. One of the most exquisite saris in India called the Baluchari Saris is created by craftsmen of this place. The silk strands are dyed separately and then put into a loom. Bishnupur is also famous for the metal craft, popularly known as 'Dokra'.

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.

This terracotta Ekaratna temple was built in AD 1729 during the time of Krishna Singha as evidenced from the dedicatory inscription on the southern facade of the temple. This temple is located behind the Jor Mandir group of temple complex, near to the Nandalal Temple and Radha Madhav Temple. These group of temples can be visited during a visit to the famous ‘Pora Matir Hat’- a weekly rural marketplace where the burned clay products are being sold. The temple is square on plan having a curved roof and surmounted by a Sikhara at the Top. It has few bas-relief carvings, which were originally applied with fine stucco work. Beside this temple, there is a small brick-chariot in the form of a miniature temple.

Built in A.D. 1656 by the Malla king Raghunath Singha, Kalachand Temple is the earliest of the Eka-ratna temples found in Bishnupur. Made of laterite, the temple is about 11.1 sq mtrs on plan and 9.2 mtrs in height. Premises comprises of a square ground arrangement and with a solitary tower laying on a bended rooftop. The resplendent terracotta carvings are situated at the rooftop of the temple in the fantastic chala style of Bengal building design. The sanctuary has a strange, prolonged pyramid tower, encompassed by cabin molded turrets.

Garh Darwaja is a Terracotta gateway situated in Bishnupur, a destination famous for its Terracotta masonry built during the rule of the Malla Kings. This gateway is also known as the 'Chota Patthar Darwaja' or 'Small Gateway' of Bishnupur. Garh Darwaja is an arched terracotta structure with a plain exterior. At a short distance from this gateway lies another gateway which is larger in size and is known as the 'Bara Patthar Darwaja' or 'Main Gateway' of Bishnupur.

The Bishnupur Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music, the only specialist method of Indian Classical Music of Bengal, originated in the 13th Century following the Dhrupad tradition. Bishnupur Music Festival, an unique initiative of West Bengal Tourism Department, pays homage to the pioneers of the tradition and keeps the rich cultural tradition alive. Every February, Department of Tourism, Govt. of West Bengal and the Musicians of Bengal proudly showcase the culture and history of one of the most prolific gharanas in the country at the Bishnupur Music Festival.

Mukutmanipur, situated at the confluence of rivers Kansabati and Kumari, is a home to tribes like Santhal, Bhumij (Sardar) and Munda, which indulge in a variety of dance forms, crafts, music and delectable food. Additionally, Mukutmanipur comprises the Kangsabati Dam – the second biggest earth dam of India and the Kangsabati Water Reservoir, forests and hillocks. It is a vibrant tourist destination, exhibiting culturally rich tribal traditions and festivals on one hand, and offering a serene, offbeat, and tranquil nature destination on the other. This ideal blend of culture and nature makes it the perfect choice for weekend getaways. Urban dwellers in search of some peace and relaxation visit Mukutmanipur, away from the usual humdrum of the cities, to rejuvenate themselves.

The teracotta temple of Madan Mohan was constructed by Malla King Durjana Singh Deva in 1694 AD for his family deities of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. The architecture of the temple is in Ekaratna style, has a square flat roof with curved cornices and a pinnacle over the top. It is relatively a bigger Eka-Ratna temple compared to other similar temples in Bishnupur and one of the most renowned temples in the town. Madanmohan temple is one of those oldest temples in Bishnupur where the deity is still worshipped. The temple is mainly built of earthen bricks on a laterite block platform. The terracotta walls of this temple are very beautiful and covered with carvings, statues, and reliefs depicting mythological stories of Ramayana and Krishna Leela.

Susunia is a 1500 ft high hill situated at the north-western part of Bankura District in West Bengal. It is believed that Raja Chandra Varma had once built his fort on this hill. This place is an ideal place for nature lovers, with plenty of natural beauty in the form of cascading waterfalls, greenery and river Gandheshwari flowing down the hill. This place is also famous for rock climbing and mountaineering activities. The hill is a popular place for its great archeological value. The fossil of lion, giraffe, hyena and many other animal species was discovered from this area. The oldest rock inscription of West Bengal is located here.

Lalji Temple has been built by Malla king Bir Singha, with Shikhara. It is built on raised platform of square shape. This temple is devoted to Radha-Krishna and reflects Bengali architecture with ornamental stucco decorations. In front of the temple it has a dancing hall and in the west a tower dedicated to Raghunath. Outer yard is separated from the inner yard by a wall and contains a small Pancharatna temple of Kameswar Siva. The temple is entirely enclosed by wall with a gateway passage towards the east. Gateway front has two cars, one dedicated for Lord Lalji and the other for Lord Raghunath. They are taken out in procession during Dussera festival. Several places in the temples have inscriptions in Bengali.

Santhali dance is one of the popular folk dances of West Bengal. Santhali dances mostly revolve around religious celebrations of the Santhali community, who have a dance for almost every occasion. They have harvest dance which is known as ‘Sohrai’; and they have ‘Dasai’ dance which is performed before Durga puja. This dance form reflects the beauty of the folk culture of West Bengal. Different musical instruments like Madol, Flute, Dhamsa, Jhanj, Kartal have been accompanied with this traditional dance form.