History of dakshineswar kali Mandir

History of dakshineswar kali Mandir

Dakshineswar Kali Temple or Dakshineswar Kalibari is a Hindu navaratna temple in Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Dakshineswar Kali Temple or Dakshineswar Kalibari is a Hindu navaratna temple in Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the presiding deity of the temple.

Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the presiding deity of the temple.

The famous Dakshineswar temple which houses the Goddess Kali was founded by Rani Rashmoni.

The famous Dakshineswar temple which houses the Goddess Kali was founded by Rani Rashmoni.

Ma Bhavatarini was made by the sculptor Nabin Bhaskar of Dainhat at Katwa.

Ma Bhavatarini was made by the sculptor Nabin Bhaskar of Dainhat at Katwa.

The main temple was inspired by Navaratna style Radhakanta temple in Tollygunge, built by Babu Ramnath Mondal of Bawali Raj family.

The main temple was inspired by Navaratna style Radhakanta temple in Tollygunge, built by Babu Ramnath Mondal of Bawali Raj family.

The temple is known for its association with Ramakrishna and Ma Sarada Devi, mystics of 19th century Bengal. 

The temple is known for its association with Ramakrishna and Ma Sarada Devi, mystics of 19th century Bengal. 

A series of 12 identical Shiva temples are established within the premises of the Devalaya.

A series of 12 identical Shiva temples are established within the premises of the Devalaya.

The resulting complex has at its centre a nine-spired temple to Kali that is 150 square feet (14 sq m) and rises to a height of more than 100 feet (30 m)

The resulting complex has at its centre a nine-spired temple to Kali that is 150 square feet (14 sq m) and rises to a height of more than 100 feet (30 m)