Dakshineswar Kali Temple — History, Darshan Timings, How to Reach & Travel Guide
A 19th-century Kali temple on the banks of the Hooghly river, closely associated with the saint Ramakrishna.
1. About Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Location: Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal
State: West Bengal
Deity: Goddess Kali
Category: Shakti Peetha
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2. History of Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Built in 1855, Dakshineswar Kali Temple became especially renowned through its association with the 19th-century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, who served as a priest here. The temple complex includes twelve subsidiary Shiva shrines along the riverbank and remains one of Kolkata's most visited pilgrimage sites.
3. Darshan Timings
Open from around 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
4. How to Reach
Well connected within Kolkata by local train (Dakshineswar station) and road.
5. Nearby Places
Belur Math, Adyapeeth, and the Hooghly riverfront.