Dakshineswar Kali Templeदक्षिणेश्वर काली मंदिर
A large Kali temple on the Hooghly, linked to Sri Ramakrishna.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKolkata, West Bengal
Kolkata and the Gangetic plain
Kolkata and the Gangetic plain
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height8 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyKolkata, Kolkata
EntryFree
About Dakshineswar Kali Temple
A big temple of Goddess Bhavatarini, a form of Kali, built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni on the east bank of the Hooghly, with nine spires and a big courtyard. Sri Ramakrishna was the priest here, and his room is open for visits. Weekends and festival days are very crowded, so come on a weekday morning. The Belur Math is across the river, and it is easy to see both in a day.
What to see and do
- Nine spired Kali temple of 1855
- Sri Ramakrishna's room
- Twelve Shiva temples along the river
- Crowded on weekends
- Belur Math across the river
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