Dakshineshwar

The waters of the Ganges are considered sacred among Hindus, and over the centuries, several very noteworthy temples have been erected by both kings and common men and women.

The Dakshineshwar Kali Temple lies towards the end of the Gangetic plain, just outside Calcutta, or Kolkata as it is now known, on the banks of the Hooghly river. This 9-spired temple was founded in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni. It is home to twelve shrines dedicated to Shiva — Kali’s companion — along the riverfront, and is one of the most revered Hindu temples in India.

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