Dakshineswar Kali Temple
A nine-spired riverside temple to Kali, where the mystic Ramakrishna lived and taught.
- Open
- Every day, with a midday closure
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1–2 hours
- Address
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700076Directions
- Getting There
- Metro to Dakshineswar, the northern end of the Blue Line.
Why Go
Rani Rashmoni, a wealthy widow, founded the temple in 1855. Ramakrishna, one of modern Hinduism's great teachers, served as priest here, and you can see his room.
Tips
- Combine it with a boat across the river to Belur Math.
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