Shri Hangseshwari Temple
About Shri Hangseshwari Temple
The Shri Hangseshwari Temple, located in Bansberia, Hooghly, West Bengal, is a unique Hindu temple known for its distinctive architecture and Tantric symbolism.It was constructed in the early 1800s and is devoted to Goddess Hangseshwari, who is a manifestation of Goddess Kali. According to Tantric ideas, the temple's five-story construction, which features thirteen minarets that resemble lotus buds, is intended to symbolize the subtle energy channels (nadis) in the human body. that's history was Raja Nrisinhadeb Roy Mahasay initiated the construction in 1799, but it was completed by his second wife, Rani Sankari, in 1814. Best Time to Visit is the winter months (October to March).
Temple Timings and Details
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Darshan Timings
Morning : 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Evening : 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Aarti Timings
Morning aarti : 7:00 AM
Evening aarti : 7:00 PM
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Dress Code
Traditional and Formal clothing
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Photography
Allowed
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Prasad
Available
Accommodation Near Shri Hangseshwari Temple
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Nadia - Srimad Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Gaudiya Math
Calcutta Vastra Vyavsayi Seva Samity - Gangasagar
Kolkata - Shri Digambar Jain Bhawan Dharamshala
Mayapur - Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mission (International)
Shri Krishna Pranami Temple Dharamshala - Siliguri
Swami Pranabananda Atithi Niwas (Guest House) - Gangasagar
ISKCON Shri Ekachakra Chandrodaya Mandir - Ekachakra
Madhu Mamata Hotel & Resorts (Near Ekachakra Dham) - Tarapith
Kapil Kutir Sankhya Yoga Ashram (Boro Ashram) - Gangasagar
Sri Sri Gaur Nityananda Temple (Nandana Acharya Bhavan) - Mayapur
Jagannath Temple Guest House (Near Temple - Old Building) - Ekachakra
Temple Location
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
1. What is the location of Shri Hangeshwari Temple?
Ans. The temple is located near the Ganga River in Bansberia, Hooghly district, Kolkata.
2. What are the Shri Hangeshwari temple timings?
Ans. Daily timings of the temple are 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the evening.
3. What are the offerings and ceremonies like?
Ans. In the afternoon and evening, vegetarian rice thali is served as part of the daily pujas and bhog offerings. On Amavasya, Kali Puja is performed in a magnificent manner and involves tantric-based ceremonies, occasionally incorporating symbolic animal offerings.



