Preservation of Bishnupur Art, Architecture and Culture

$30K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	India
Start Date	Feb 15, 2005
End Date	Feb 07, 2007
Duration	722 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77198-48`

Grant Description

To support the development of a preservation plan for the art, architecture, and crafts of Bishnupur. It is urgent to document temples and artifacts that are deteriorating from neglect and vandalism. The Bishnupur Township dates to the 17th and 18th centuries.

Unique monuments contain detailed terracotta work and handicraft (e.g. pottery and weaving) demonstrating Hindu, Islamic, and tribal artistic innovation.