Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Hindu temple in Dakshineswar, India.
The temple complex extends over 25 acres along the Hooghly River, featuring a main shrine with a 100-foot height and 46-foot width.
Rani Rashmoni initiated construction in 1847 and completed the temple in 1855, spending 900,000 rupees during the British colonial period.
The temple contains silver lotus designs with thousand petals, where the statue of Kali stands upon Shiva in the central sanctum.
Visitors can access the temple from 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM through railway connections from Kolkata.
The temple features twelve identical Shiva shrines arranged in two rows along the riverbank, built in traditional Bengali Navaratna architecture style.
Location: North 24 Parganas district
Inception: 1847
Founders: Rani Rashmoni
Official opening: May 31, 1855
Architectural style: Navaratna
Address: Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700076, India 700076 Kolkata
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 15:30-19:30
Phone: +913325645222
Website: http://dakshineswarkalitemple.org
GPS coordinates: 22.65500,88.35778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
Kolkata's monuments include the white marble Victoria Memorial, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple on the Hooghly River, the Indian Museum with its ancient collections, and Science City with its planetarium. Religious heritage includes the neo-Gothic St. Paul's Cathedral, historic synagogues, and Hindu temples. Traditional markets like New Market and the artisan district of Kumartuli reflect local culture. The colonial buildings of BBD Bagh and the Writers Building are reminders of the British past.
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