Dokkhineshshôr Kali Mondir ( দক্ষিনেশ্বর কালী মন্দির) , is a Hindu temple located in Dakshineswar near Kolkata. Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali, meaning, She who liberates Her devotees from the ocean of existence i.e. Saṃsāra. The temple was built by Rani Rashmoni, a philanthropist and a devotee of Kali in 1855. The temple is famous for its association with Ramakrishna, a mystic of 19th Century Bengal.The temple compound, apart from the nine-spired main temple, contains a large courtyard surrounding the temple, with rooms along the boundary walls. There are twelve shrines dedicated to Shiva—Kalis companion—along the riverfront, a temple to Radha-Krishna, a bathing ghat on the river, a shrine dedicated to Rani Rashmoni. Nahavat-Khana, the chamber in the northwestern corner just beyond the last of the Shiva temples, is where Ramakrishna spent a considerable part of his life. The timing to visit the Dakshineshwar Temple is form 7 A.M. - 12 P.M. & 4 P.M. - 9 P.M. In the temple Tuesdays and Saturdays being the most propitious days as far as goddess Kali is concerned, both these days are very crowded with number of Devotees. Nonetheless, it is advisable to visit the temple during the morning hours between 7 A.M. to 8 A.M. One can also visit the temple after sunset. The Sandhya Aarati or Evening Aarati is absolutely amazing and the entire temple reverberates with spiritual vibrations. Location:- Near Hooghly river bank, Debottae Estate P.O. Alambazar, Kolkata 700035,West Bengal, India,+91-33-25645222.The nearest railways station to temple is the Dakshineswar (suburban) & Howrah (Junction). There are Local buses, mini buses and metered taxis which are readily available from various parts of the city. Even auto rickshaws are available on share basis.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:10:16 +0000
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