Dakshineswar Kali Temple - It Is One Of The Most Visited Kali Temple In The World.

DAKSHINESWAR KALI TEMPLE

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Dakshineswar Temple was founded on the 31st of May,1855;18 Jaistha 1262 b.s. The holy tithi was of Jagannath Deva Snanyatra. It is situated in North 24 Parganas District,kolkatta,West Bengal India.The Dakshineswar temple was founded on this auspicious day after facing many conflicts. 

The Rani Ma called by her people out of adoration, respect and love, installed Sri Jagadishwari Ma, the mother of the universe under the priesthood of Sri Rama Kumar Chattopadhaya. From young Gadadhar's coming to Dakshineshwar along with elder brother Rama Kumar to his transformation into the Avatar of the age, has become a legend now.

The famous Dakshineswar temple which houses the Goddess Kali was founded by Rani Rashmoni following a dream she saw when she was about to start on her pilgrimage to Benaras. A long term plan of the Rani materialized which she had longed to perform when her husband died with unfulfilled wish of constructing a Kali temple. 

A dynamic woman, Rani Rashmoni took over the administration of the enormous estate her husband left her. The benevolent administrator, Rani Rashmoni was always in conflict with the stringent British laws and policies. People honored her and loved her for her daring and benevolent spirit. 

Dakshineswar temple, bathing ghats, a way from Subarnarekha River to Puri, Imperial Library (present National Library) and Hindu College (present Presidency College) are the testimonials to her benevolent nature.

According to legend Rani Rasmoni had a dream where the goddess Kali instructed her to build a temple. She bought a land on the banks of Hooghly and started the construction. 

The temple was finally completed in 1855. She offered the place of the head priest to Ram Kumar Chhattopadhyay, who was the elder brother of Ramakrishna. After the death of Ram Kumar, Ramakrishna overtook the duty as the head priest. Ramakrishna was perhaps the most famous saint and devotee of the goddess Kali. He was also the mentor of Swami Vivekananda.

Dakshineswar temple becomes a center of attraction mainly during the Kali Puja. The temple is decorated wonderfully with flowers and amazing lightingarrangement. 

Devotees from early morning start making beeline to offer their prayer to the presiding deity of Dakshina Kali of the temple. The music of beautiful religious songs that play on the temple premise on the day of Kali puja, enhances the religious appeal of the place even more. Beside this, on every “amabashya”, the temple is also decked up beautifully and an elaborate evening arati is also performed.

Tuesdays and Saturdays witness large crowd as it is considered an auspicious day for worshipping goddess Kali. The best time to visit the temple is in the morning. If you are not afraid of large crowd evening arti is the best time to visit.

By Air

The nearest airport to Dakshineswar Kali Temple is netaji subhash chandra bose intl airport , kolkata which is 9 km away from Dakshineswar Kali Temple.

By Train

The nearest railway station to dakshineswar kali temple is Kolkata Railway Station which is 6 km away from Dakshineswar Kali Temple. 

By Bus

There are so many government buses and private buses are plying regularly.

Address

Near Hooghly River Bank, Alambazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700035, India