Top 5 Places to Visit Near Dakshineswar Kali Mandir, Kolkata

Discover places to visit near Dakshineswar Kali Mandir, Kolkata that blend history, culture, and vibrant local life. Located along the Hooghly River, this spiritual landmark is surrounded by hidden gems waiting to be explored.

From serene ghats to heritage-rich sites, each destination offers a unique experience just minutes away. Whether you’re a traveller, culture lover, or local explorer, these attractions near Dakshineswar promise memorable adventures in the heart of West Bengal.

1. Dakshineswar Skywalk

Nearly 1.4 crore devotees come to the Dakshineswar Kali temple every year. It’s the first skywalk in our state. DFI designed it, which also has expertise in the ITO skywalk in Delhi. The Dakshineswar Skywalk reallocates 137 shops currently on the Rani Rashmoni Road.

Dakshineswar Skywalk Project and plan

It is a 340-meter-long Skywalk from Dakshineswar station to the temple’s main gate. On both sides of the shops, there will be a three-meter walkable space. Under the skywalk, there is a 5.65-meter road for vehicles. There are also two-meter spaces on both sides of the road for bicycles and rickshaws.

The Dakshineswar Skywalk has stairs, four elevators, and 14 escalators to move through the skywalk. In addition, the top portion of the skywalk was covered with a polycarbonate sheet. Furthermore, there are CCTV cameras and fire-fighting systems available.

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The skywalk looked beautiful in LED lights. Below the skywalk, the authority placed a Rani Rashmani statue at the Dakshineswar intersection. This skywalk can carry nearly twenty thousand people. Its total cost is 70 crores.

Here, a colourful fountain was installed inside the Dakshineswar temple complex. Also, It will open with the Dakshineswar Skywalk.

There are several ways to reach the Dakshineswar Skywalk: Take the Dankuni local from Sealdah and reach the Dakshineswar rail station. Another option is to reach Belur or Daksineswar rail station from the Dunlop GT road or Howrah.

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2. Dakshineswar Kali temple

Dakshineswar is renowned for its famous Dakshina Kali temple. Rani Rashmoni of Janbazar was ordered in her dreams to construct a Kali Temple when she went to Kasha after her husband died. At the cost of Rs 9 lakh, the temple was built(1847 to 1855).

In the main Nabaratna temple, the goddess Kali’s deity stands on Lord Shiva’s chest, lying on a silver lotus with 1000 petals. The idol was made by carving a single stone. Along the bank of the Ganga, there are twelve Shiva temples and one Lakshmi Narayan temple. Panchabati (Aswathha, Bel, Bat, Asok, Amlaki) is serene and peaceful.

As a woman from a lower caste built the temple, the Brahmins boycotted worship ceremonies in it. Finally, Gadadhar Chattopadhyay from Kamarpukur agreed to work as a priest in the temple. Over time, Gadhadhar became the great sage Ramakrishna Paramhansadeva.

Ramakrishna’s activities remain associated with the Kali Temple of Dakshineswar. He also lived in a northwest room of the temple premises, which is crowded with devotees even today. Kalpataru Utsav is a unique festival in Dakshineswar that happens on 1 January.

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Kolkata Dakshineswar Kali Mandir timings

The temple is open for the devotees from 5:30 to 10:30 and from 16-30 to 19-30.

3. Adyapith Kali Temple

Adyapith is very near the Dakshineswar temple. It’s another Hindu pilgrim centre, 15 minutes’ walking distance from Dashineswar. You can take a rickshaw or a Toto car. Sree Annada Thakur, being advised in a dream, built this temple of ‘Adya Maa,’ another form of Maa Kali. This temple was built to teach the values of love and idealism.

Construction started in 1340 BS, and the temple was inaugurated on Makar Sankrantì day (the last day of the Bengali calendar month of Poush) in 1375 BS. This three-peaked temple was built in three steps.

In the 1st step, Sree Ramakrishna is in a sitting position. In the second step, Lord Shiva is in the yogic Padmasana, and in the 3rd step, the twin idols of Radha-Krishna.

Adyapith Kali Temple timing

One hour before sunrise, Mangalarati worship starts, and at 10.30 am, Bhogarati is worshipped with Bhog food for the deity. One and a half hours after sunset, Sitalarati happens.

The temple is open between Mangalarati and midnight and from 3:00 p.m. to Sitalarti. During worship, you can view the deity from the front stage (Darshan Mandap). During the lunch break, devotees get Annaprasad against Pranami.

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Adyapith Bhog timing

Coupons are provided from 8 am to 12 pm, and you will receive the prasad from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm. The cost is 30 rupees, and for those under seven years, 15 rupees. The Menu is veg.

4. Belur Math

Belur Math is situated on the bank (west) of the Ganga. You can reach by ferry from Dakshineswar Bhabatarini Ghat. Sitting on the boat, you may enjoy the beautiful view of Vivekananda Setu or Bali Bridge (Wellington Bridge), built during 1927-32.

The ‘ashes’ of the earthly remains of Thakur Ramakrishna, who died in 1886, were carried by Vivekananda on his shoulder and installed in this Math in 1898. The Math was built according to the plan of Swami Vivekananda on 14 January 1938 by eight lakhs. The architecture of the Math symbolises international brotherhood. It is a combination of a church, temple, and mosque.

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The head office of Ramakrishna Mission

The Ramakrishna Mission office, founded by Vivekananda in 1989, conducts the Math activities. The head office of the Ramakrishna Mission is in Belur Math. Unfortunately, Vivekananda passed away at the young age of 39.

After his death, a cemetery was constructed on the Math premises. Vivekananda used to live in a two-story house northeast of the Math on the bank of the Ganga. An exhibition of articles used by Swamiji has been set up for public view in this house.

Brahmananda temple (on the bank of Ganga), Matrimandir, Swamiji temple, and cemeteries of Sree Ramakrishna’s disciples are there. Another attraction of Math is the Sree Ramakrishna Museum, established on 13 May 1994 with the assistance of the National Council of Science Museums.

The environment of those days was very efficiently built, along with articles associated with Sree Ramakrishna, Saradama, Swami Vivekananda, and other disciples. Sree Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Temple is at the entrance of G T Road. The uniqueness of this temple is that the Kathamrita of Thakur is depicted in paintings and dolls.

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Belur Math Timings

Except for Monday, the temple can be open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Belur Math is open from 6:30 am to 10:30 am and 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

5. Rasbari Mandir Belur Howrah West Bengal

This temple was built in 1890 AD by Shri Purna Chandra Dawn and his mother, Kadambini Dasi, of the Jorasanko Dawn family.

The main temple is situated on the west bank of the Ganges. It’s pretty similar to the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Sri Shi Radharaman, the god, is worshipped here. There are three to three Shiva temples, Many like Dakshineswar. A fair called Rashmela happens during every Rash Purnima.

Directions: From Howrah, take the bus to the Bali bus and come to Lalbaba College. You can also walk from the Belur Math.

Note – Photography is not allowed in Belur and Rashbari.

Our Holiday story – Dakhineswar, Adyapith, Belur Math

The Dakshineswar Skywalk just opened yesterday before Kali puja. On the day of Kali Puja, we started our tour from Sealdah railway station. Early in the morning, around 7 am, we reached the Dakshineswar station and visited the most awaited attraction in Kolkata this year.

After we visited the Dakhineswar temple and then went to Adyapith Kali temple, we returned to Dakhineswar again by a rickshaw. From Dakhineswar Bhabatarani Ghat, we took the ferry service to Belur Math. But when we reach R K Belur Math, the math is closed because they are only open in the morning and evening. So we return to the ferry ghat and take another launch for Bagbazar and return.

How can I go to Dakshineswar Kali Temple?

You can visit the Dakshineswar Kali temple by bus, train, or cab. Direct trains are available from Sealdah/Dumdum junction to Dakshineswar Station. After 5 minutes, walk and reach the temple. The train fare is 10 rupees.

Many buses are available, like DN2/DN9 (Barasat to Dakshineswar) and 158 (Babughat to Dakshineswar). The bus fare is 15 rupees. Airport cabs (Ola/ Uber) are available. Auto service is also available from Dunlop/Bali.