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Kolkata,West Bengal

Kolkata

Temples In Kolkata

Kalighat Temple
The people of Kolkata pray to Goddess Kali with great devotion. The temple of Kalighat is yet another shrine that is also dedicated to the Goddess. It is one of the 52 holy Shaktipeeths in India. This temple is thought to be in existence from 15th century, originally as a small hut, built by some devotee. The present Kalighat temple, however, was built about 200 years ago, by Sabarna Roy Choudhury family of Barisha.

Birla Mandir
The wonderful Birla Mandir of Kolkata was built by the renowned Birla family of India. This temple has been constructed from sandstone and white marble and is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his consort Radha. Apart from being known for its sacredness and holy feel, the temple is also known as the magnum opus of architecture in Kolkata.

Thanthania Kalibari
Thanthania Kalibari is another famous temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, who is worshipped in the form of Mata Siddheswari here. The small clay idol of the Goddess, enshrined in the temple, is reconstructed every year. The best days to visit this temple are Tuesdays and Saturdays, as they are considered to be the sanctified days of Mata Siddheswari.

Belur Math
Belur Math is the headquarters of the world-renowned spiritual movement, known as the Ramakrishna Movement. More than a religious place, it is the center of mental peace and spiritual enlightenment. The place houses temples dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi Swami Vivekananda and Swami Brahmananda.

Dakshineshwar Temple
Dakshineswar Temple is one of the most famous temples of Kolkata. Dedicated to Goddess Kali, this temple was built by Queen Rasmani of Janbazar. The temple is also the divine place of holy enlightenment of the great saint Sri Ramkrishna Paramhans.

Pareshnath Jain Temple
Paresh Nath Jain Temple is one of the rare Jain temples in Kolkata. The temple premise consists of four temples, of which the main one is dedicated to the 10th Jain Avtaar, Sri Sital Nath Ji. Apart from being known for its religious sanctity, the place is also known for its magnificent architecture.

ISCKON Temple
ISCKON i.e. International Society for Krishna Consciousness was a society founded by his divine grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1966. The international headquarters of the society is based in Mayapur, near Kolkata, through which it spreads its mission of unsectarian, monotheistic movement.

Agni Mandir
The Agni Mandir of Kolkata is one of the rare temples of Parsis in Kolkata. It is dedicated to the 'Fire God'. Because of the rare population of Parsi community in the city, this temple has become the center of almost all the Parsi get-togethers, prayers, functions and events.

Taraknath Temple
Kolkata is a wonderful place for religious expeditions. The entire city and its excursions are full of umpteen religious places and holy shrines. One of them is Taraknath Temple of Tarakeshwar, which is located near Kolkata, in Hooghly District of West Bengal.

 

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Kolkata,West Bengal

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Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and third largest metropolitan city of India which is located in the eastern part of India. Kolkata was formerly known as Calcutta which changed in the year of 2000. Kolkata also known as City of Joy.


                          			  
                          
Hotels near Kolkata

Hotel Taj Bengal

Hotel Taj Bengal is situated in lush, green Alipore (Kolkata, West Bengal, India). The Taj Bengal is within easy reach of the city centre.


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The Peerless Inn Hotel

The Peerless Inn Hotel Kolkata is a property of Peerless Group of hotels located in Chowringhee (West Bengal - INDIA) at a distance of 100 metres from the Esplanade Metro Station, the hotel is a 10 minute walk to Eden Gardens & New Market, and a 15 minute stroll to the Victoria Memorial.


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Hotel ITC Sonar

ITC Hotel Sonari located - close to the business centre of the city & the airport, Sonar Bangla overlooks the most green area of Kolkata.


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