Temples in Kolkata

Birla Mandir in Kolkata, India, is a Hindu temple on Asutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Ballygunge, built by the industrialist Birla family.[1] It is dedicated to Vishnu avatars such as Rama and Krishna.The construction of the temple began in 1970. It took 26 years to complete the entire structure. The construction was supervised by the SompurasBirla Temple is located on Ashutosh Choudhury Avenue, Ballygunge, kolkata. It is also known as Laxminarayan Mandir. Nearest metro station of Birla Mandir are Jatin Das Park and VIP Bazaar (under construction). It is 16 km from Dumdum/Kolkata Airport, 5 km from Sealdah railway station and apart from these; buses, trams, taxies etc. are also available.

Kalighat Kali Temple is a Hindu temple in Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal, India dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is one of the Shakti Peethas. Kalighat was a Ghat (landing stage) sacred to Kali on the old course (Adi Ganga) of the Hooghly river (Bhāgirathi) in the city of Kolkata. The name Kolkata is said to have been derived from the word Kalikata devi of Kalighat Temple. The river over a period of time has moved away from the temple. The temple is now on the banks of a small canal called Adi Ganga which connects to the Hooghly. The Adi Ganga was the original course of the river Hooghly. Hence the name Adi (original) Ganga.

Shree Mahalaxmi Temple is the biggest Laxmi Temple in the city of Kolkata. The grand temple of Goddess Mahalaxmi on Diamond Harbour Road has been designed in accordance with Vaastu Shastra and is in harmony with the traditional Indian temple architecture. The temple looks like an oasis of calm and serenity in a busy locality. The temple and is modeled on ancient North Indian temple architecture.

Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple is located in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple was established in May 1971 by Srila Prabhupada. It is believed to be the first Iskcon temple to be built in India.