Built in the Navratna style of Bengal Architecture, the three storeyed south-facing Dakshineswar Kali Temple has 9 spires distributed in the upper storeys and is based on an elevated platform. It stands on a 20 acre plot.
Keep Reading →The Dakshineswar Kali Temple was built in by Rani Rashmoni after she was visited in a dream by Goddess Kali who ordered her build a temple on the banks of the Ganga and establish her idol. The temple was completed between 1847 and 1855. Ramkumar Chattopadhyay was the first head priest in 1855 but after […]
Keep Reading →Aatmadeep, on behalf of the villagers, is raising funds for renovation of decaying temples at Bankura. You are probably are that Bankura district West Bengal is famous for terracotta temples (built between 15th – 17th century) made of available laterite stones (rock type rich in iron and aluminium). The district head quarter, Bishnupur is resplendent with many such […]
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