Temples in Kolkata

Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata is dedicated to Maa Kali in the form of Devi Bhavatarini. Originally this temple was known as Sri Sri Jagadeeshwari Mahakali. Built in the Navratna style of Bengali architecture, this is one of Bengal’s iconic temples. The great saint Ramakrishna Paramhansa and his chief disciple Swami Vivekananda are associated with this temple.

Kalighat temple in Kolkata is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths of India. The right toe of Maa Sati fell at this spot when Her body was cut in 51 parts by Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshan Chakra. Kalighat temple, on the banks of the Adi Ganga river is one of Kolkata’s most revered and visited temples. Faith, Devotion and spiritual energy combine to create a Divine experience.