Dakshineswar Kali Temple – Kolkata

Read further to know about the Darshan, Aarti, and Bhog Timings of Dakshineswar Kali Temple. You can also find details regarding the history of the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, its importance of the Temple, how to reach the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, where to stay in Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and places to visit in Kolkata.

Temple is located in Dakshineswar, Kolkata the eastern bank of the Hooghly river. The deity of Bhavatarini resides here which is the form of Kali. Bhavatarini is the one who liberates her devotees from the ocean of existence.

The temple was built by Rani Rashmoni in the mid-19th century. Kali Temple is the nine-spired main temple. There’s a large courtyard that contains twelve Shiva temples. Kali Temple and the RadhaKrishna Temple are the most important among them.

Timings of Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Dakshineswar Kali Temple Darshan Timing

Morning Darshan Timing – 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Evening Darshan Timing – 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Dakshineswar Kali Temple Aarti Timings

Summer Aarti Timings

Mangala  Aarti – 4:00 AM

Bhog Aarti – 12:00 PM

Sandhya Aarti – 7:00 PM

Winter Timings

Mangala Aarti – 5:00 AM

Bhog Aarti -12:00 PM

Sandhya Aarti – 6:30 PM

Dakshineswar Kali Temple – Things to know

History of Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Rani Rashmoni, Mahishya by caste decided to go to Kashi for pilgrimage. 24 boats for relatives, servants, and luggage were arranged to reach Kashi. Just before the night of departure, she saw Divine Mother in the form of Maa Kali in her dream. Kali Maa told her there was no need to go to Banaras to express her devotion. She can install her idol near the banks of Ganga and worship her here. Maa Kali told Rani Rashmoni that she would manifest and bless people here.

Rani Rashmoni then took the work of building the Kali Temple at Dakshineswar in 1847. The construction was completed in 1855 at the cost of nine hundred thousand rupees. Rani Rashmoni died just five years and nine months after the construction. When Rani knew she would die, she had already handed over her properties to Dinajpur (Bangladesh), as a legacy to maintain the temple.

Importance of  Temple

Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a blend of Kashi in Kolkata. No need to go to Kashi to worship the goddess, you can please Maa Kali here. Goddess Kali is regarded as the most complex goddess in the Hindu pantheon. The temple attracts a major portion of visitors to Kolkata. Dakshineswar Kali Temple is an important religious place for the followers of Hinduism.

The temple is very important in the context that the existing deity of Bhavatrani is considered as
‘Samsara – One who liberates people from the ocean of existence.’

Important festivals of Temple

Snana Yatra – Snan Yatra is an important festival for the devotees of Jagannath. It is celebrated on the Purnima day of the Hindu month of Jyeshtha. This is the birthday of Lord Jagannath.

This day, Temple was established on 31 May 1855. So, this is a very important festival for  Temple.

Kalpataru Day – Kalpataru Day is an annual religious festival of the Ramakrishna Math monastic order. The Ramakrishna organization follows the teachings of Ramakrishna. Ramakrishna and his generation assisted all the rituals of the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple. Kalutara is thus a very important festival of the Temple.

Kali Puja – Kali Pooja falls on the new moon day of Kartik month. This coincides with the Lakshmi Pooja of Diwali. The northeastern states of India including West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, Bihar, and Odisha also present-day Bangladesh praise Kali Mata while the rest of the country worships Goddess Lakshmi. Kali Pooja is celebrated with great hustle and bustle in the Temple.

How to reach the Dakshineswar Kali Temple?

By Rail

Dakshineswar Railway Station is located in Sealdah. Temple is just at a distance of 700 meters from Dakshineswar Railway Station. Most of the local trains stop here.
In case you are traveling for long distances then you can get down at Howrah Railway Station. Howrah Railway Station is one of the most popular railway stations in the country. It is very well connected to most cities in the country. Howrah Railway Station is 11.8 Kms from the Dakshineswar Kali Temple.

By Air

Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport is located in Kolkata. Kolkata Airport also has a large number of flights scheduled from major cities of the country. Netaji Subhash Chandra Airport is just 11.5 Km from Temple.

By Road

Cycle, Rickshaws, and Auto Rickshaws are available as local transport. Hiring a taxi or driving your vehicle will also be convenient. You also look for local buses to reach the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple.

Where to stay near Temple?

1. Shree Calcutta Gujarati Samaj Dharamshala
2. Maharashtra Niwas
3. Udupi Sri Puthige Matha Pejawara Mutt

Click on the name of Accommodation for online booking in advance.

Places to visit near Temple.

1. Victoria Memorial
2. Fort William
3. Belur Mutt
4. Howrah Bridge
5. Birla Planetarium
6. Indian Museum
7. Marble Palace Mansion
8. Science City
9. St.Paul’s Cathedral
10. Eden Gardens
11. Birla Mandir
12. Joransanko Thakur Bari
13. Rabindra Sarovar
14. Kalighat Temple
15. Botanical Gardens

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