Dakṣiṇeśvara Kālī Mandir
Where Ramakrishna served the Mother
⭐ Why it is famous
The nine-spired temple on the Hooghly where Śrī Ramakrishna Paramahamsa worshipped for thirty years.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni; twelve Śiva shrines line the riverfront courtyard.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 12:30 and 15:00 – 20:30 (winter varies)
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- No phones or cameras inside the sanctum
- Skywalk from the station keeps the approach orderly
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Dakṣiṇeśvara Kālī Mandir, Dakshineswar, Kolkata, North 24 ParganasDakshineswar (DAKE) — 1 km
Dakshineswar, Kolkata bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Kolkata (CCU) — 16 km
Metro Blue Line to Dakshineswar, or ferry across from Belur Math.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in north Kolkata and Barrackpore
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹13,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Belur Math ferry
- Ramakrishna's room
- Hooghly riverfront
📅 Best time to visit
October–February