Dakshineswar Kali mandir Kolkata, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Dakshineswar Kali Mandir Kolkata – Guide

The Dakshineswar Kali Mandir, located on the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, is one of the most famous temples not only in Kolkata, but in the whole of Eastern India. The temple was established in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni, who was a philanthropist and a devotee of Goddess Kali. It is dedicated to the famous Goddess Bhadrarini, who is a form of Goddess Kali. The 19^th century mystic sage and reformer Ramakrishna Paramahansa and his wife Sarada Devi were associated with this temple for a major part of their lives.

History of this Temple

Talking about the history of Dakshineswar Kali Mandir, the famous temple of Kolkata, the construction of this magnificent temple started in the year 1847, which took 7 years to build, which was completed in 1855. This temple has been an important part of the history of West Bengal. While the name of the mystic sage and reformer Ramakrishna Paramhansa and his wife Sarada Devi is also associated with the spiritual history of this temple.

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Dakshineswar Kali Mandir Kolkata Timings

Dakshineswar Kali Mandir Kolkata opens for devotees from 6.00 am to 12.30 pm and from 3.00 pm to 8.30 pm, you can visit this Temple anytime during this time.

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Place to visit near this Temple

Nat Mandir

The Nat Mandir is the main temple of the Dakshineswar Kali Temple which served as a place for religious discourses and sermons of spiritual songs to reach the devotees. The temple is a 16 pillared structure with an idol of Lord Shiva installed just above it.

Ghazi Tal

Gazi Tal is located to the northeast of the tank located in the Dakshineswar Kali temple complex.

Kuthi Bari

Kuthi bari Originally built by Lord Hastings, Kuthi Bari is a major attraction of this temple complex which is located on the north side of the Ganges very close to Ghazi Tal. It is said that whenever Rani Rashmini used to visit the temple, Kuti Bari used to become her second home.

Vishnu Temple

It is located in the north east of the temple complex which is known as Vishnu Temple or Radha Kanta Temple. The idol of Lord Krishna and Radha ji sits on a silver throne in this temple.

Bakul Tal Ghat

Bakul Tal Ghat, located at some distance from Nahabat Khan, is a famous Ghat where Shri Sharda Maa used to take bath in ancient times. It is also the place where Ramakrishna’s guru, Bhairavi Brahmani Yogeshwari Devi made him a disciple of ‘Tantra Sadhana’.

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How to reach Dakshineswar Kali Mandir Kolkata

By Air- The nearest airport from Dakshineswar Kali Mandir of Kolkata is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose airport which is at a distance of 20 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Dakshineswar Kali Mandir of Kolkata is Howrah junction railway station. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi from any part of the country.

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