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Manipur Shri Radha Raman Temple Of Kanchipur
The temple is located in the city of Kanchipur, at the ancient Langthabal place on the ridge of the hill close to the current campus of Manipur University.
History
The temple of Shri Radha Raman of Kanchipur was made with complete devotion by Maharaj Churchand in 1917 AD. However it is no more in use.
Architecture
The temple structure has been raised on a pedestal which is square shaped. It faces south and in its front one can find five steps staircases, steps seen to be going to all three sides. The structure of the temple is 2 celled. The path of Pradakshna may be accessed from the front staircases in the southern direction and from there are steps flying from the west.
The outer jacket of the temple is found to have arrangements of columns having arcades. The outer jacket has a sanctum cube which has been raised towards the cornice over which lies the first railing. On every corner, the railing is availed with a mini-temple or the sala.
On top of the Pradakshna path, there lies a first railing covering the terrace and the cube of internal sanctum ends at the terrace level and further there is an octagonal structure being raised with eight walls. It looks like an octagonal core on the temple terrace. The second railings accompanied with arches are found here.
On every corner of the railing there are pillars and therefore there are eight pillars, supporting the dome having arches which converges the base of the top crown. There are ridges of the dome which are parabolic and are unique exhibiting a distinct dome from above. At the pinnacle there is a beautiful crown which adds beauty to it.
In the eastern direction of the window, there is again an arch and the internal structure is raised having octagonal shape on each of the four walls of the cube of the sanctum. The structure having eight walls can also be viewed from the parabolic walls of the dome in the roof.
The wall found in the north has been internally raised with a rostrum, which is basically meant to install the deity. The entire structure is formed of bricks and on top of it there is a cement coating given. Few designs are visible drawn on the walls. This is a Nagra based style of architecture.
Significance of the Temple
The temple is an epitome of the proliferation of the cult of Vaishnavite. The Shri Radha Raman temple has been name on the name of Lord Krishna as Lord Krishna is sometimes referred to as Radha Raman.The structure has an appearance which is quite similar to that of ancient palace of Langthabal which was the temple of the royal family during those times in that region. It was having a royal patronage.
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