Kolkata: Sacred and Religious Sites
Places and attractions in the Sacred and religious sites category
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Striking 19th-century spiritual complex The Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a revered sanctuary and an emblem of devotion nestled in the city of Kolkata, India. This architectural marvel is dedicated to the goddess Kali, known as Bhavatarini, the liberator of the universe.
Belur Math
Temples and shrines dedicated to guru Belur Math, nestled on the western banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, India, is not just a temple but a beacon of spirituality and tranquility in the bustling city. This architectural marvel, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1898, is the headquarters of the...
Nakhoda Mosque
Nakhoda Mosque stands as a beacon of Islamic architecture and cultural heritage in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. This majestic place of worship, constructed in 1926, is the largest mosque within the city limits and a significant religious site for the Muslim...
Kalighat Kali Temple
Nestled in the bustling heart of Kolkata, India, the Kalighat Kali Temple stands as a beacon of spirituality and tradition. This revered temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, known as the destroyer of evil forces.
Calcutta Jain Temple
Calcutta Jain Temple is a Jain temple at Badridas Temple Street, Gouribari in Maniktala and a major tourist attraction of Kolkata, India. The temple was built by a Jain named Rai Badridas Bahadoor Mookim in 1867. Pratishtha was done by Sri Kalyansurishwarji Maharaj.
St. John's Church
Historic church with artwork and memorials St. John's Church, originally a cathedral, was among the first public buildings erected by the East India Company after Kolkata became the effective capital of British India.
Thanthania Kalibari
Thanthania Kalibari is a Kali temple on Bidhan Sarani in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The deity in the temple is known as Siddheshwari. On the occasion of Kali Puja, devotees gather at the temple for worship. The Thanthania Kalibari was founded by Shankar Ghosh in 1803, a mentioned in the temple building itself.
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