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The Dakshineswar Kali Temple was founded around the middle of the 19th century by Rani Rashmoni. [9] Rani Rashmoni was a Mahishya by caste [ 10 ] and was well known for her philanthropic activities. In the year 1847, Rashmoni prepared to go upon a long pilgrimage to the sacred Hindu city of Kashi to express her devotions to the Divine Mother .
2007-06-10 13:04 Nikkul 1632×1224× (2575922 bytes) The DAKHSHINESWAR TEMPLE was founded by RANI (Queen) of Janbaazar RASHMONI in 1855 on the east bank of the Ganges river. The main temple is of NABARATNA (with 9 spires) style. It houses a KALI idol standing on the chest of a lying SHIVA. The two idols are
A replica of the Kalighat temple Kali at a puja pandal in Kolkata. The term Kalighat originated from the goddess Kali, who resides in the temple, and Ghat (riverbank), where the temple is located. Due to the importance of Maa Kali in this region, the place is also known as the Kali kshetra. [2]
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The famous Dakshineswar Kali Temple is situated on the banks of the Hooghly River near the bridge. [3] The bridge is one of the four bridges linking both sides of Kolkata city. A new road bridge, the Nivedita Setu, was constructed 50 m (160 ft) downstream in 2007 due to weakening of the Vivekanada Setu caused by its ageing. [3] [4]
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The boundary of Dunlop is :- in the east – the Rail line from Sealdah towards Dankuni and Baruipara; in the west – Dakshineswar and Hooghly river; in the north – Kamarhati and Belgharia and in the south – Alambazar, Baranagar Bazar and Bonhooghly. Dakshineswar Kali Temple lies just a quarter of a mile from this place.
The ancient Kali temple on the bank of the Hooghly River is eye soothing. One of the priests here said the temple was constructed beside Hooghly River on 31 Baishakh in 1219 Bengali year --- around 200 years ago, and even before the famous Dakhineswar Kali temple was set up by Rani Rashmoni Devi. Currently, six priests are engaged for offering ...