Dakshineswar temple

The temple of Dakshineshwar is known as the oldest and the largest temples one of the prime attractions of the temple, the Ganga River that flows by the temple is the place for all the visitors to take a holy dip. Standing opposite to the main temple are the 12 temples of Lord Shiva. Dakshineswar received its prominence after Rama Krishna Paramahamsa achieved spiritual enlightenment here and started spreading the words of Goddess Kali.



Several festivals and observance are followed in the temple and the premises. Every evening prayers and supplications are offered in the evenings in the temple and the chants so called rise to the hilt in term of religious fervor.