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Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Kolkata, West Bengal
19th Century CE
Temple where Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa served as priest and had his spiritual experiences. Features the Navaratna (nine-spired) architecture.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Pala
- Style
- Bengal / Navaratna
- Primary Deity
- Kali
- Languages
- Bengali, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Bengali, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa's temple. Navaratna architecture. On banks of Hooghly river
Architectural Features
Navaratna (nine-spired) style12 Shiva temples along riverNat Mandir (concert hall)Ramakrishna's room preserved