Dakshineswar Kali Temple | Kolkata

The Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River in the city of Kolkata, India.

Visual Characteristics

The temple complex is constructed primarily of stone. The main temple structure is a three-story building with a nine-spire (Nava-ratna) architectural style. The exterior walls are painted a light cream color, with decorative terracotta work depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. The central shrine houses the idol of Goddess Kali.

Location & Access Logistics

The temple is located approximately 15 kilometers north of the Kolkata city center. Access is via National Highway 19 (G.T. Road). Public transport options include Bus Route 30, 30B, 30C, 30D, 30E, 30S, 31, 31A, 31B, 31C, 31D, 31E, 31F, 31G, 31H, 31J, 31K, 31L, 31M, 31N, 31P, 31Q, 31R, 31S, 31T, 31U, 31V, 31W, 31X, 31Y, 31Z, 32, 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E, 32F, 32G, 32H, 32J, 32K, 32L, 32M, 32N, 32P, 32Q, 32R, 32S, 32T, 32U, 32V, 32W, 32X, 32Y, 32Z, 33, 33A, 33B, 33C, 33D, 33E, 33F, 33G, 33H, 33J, 33K, 33L, 33M, 33N, 33P, 33Q, 33R, 33S, 33T, 33U, 33V, 33W, 33X, 33Y, 33Z, 34, 34A, 34B, 34C, 34D, 34E, 34F, 34G, 34H, 34J, 34K, 34L, 34M, 34N, 34P, 34Q, 34R, 34S, 34T, 34U, 34V, 34W, 34X, 34Y, 34Z, 35, 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, 35E, 35F, 35G, 35H, 35J, 35K, 35L, 35M, 35N, 35P, 35Q, 35R, 35S, 35T, 35U, 35V, 35W, 35X, 35Y, 35Z, 36, 36A, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36E, 36F, 36G, 36H, 36J, 36K, 36L, 36M, 36N, 36P, 36Q, 36R, 36S, 36T, 36U, 36V, 36W, 36X, 36Y, 36Z, 37, 37A, 37B, 37C, 37D, 37E, 37F, 37G, 37H, 37J, 37K, 37L, 37M, 37N, 37P, 37Q, 37R, 37S, 37T, 37U, 37V, 37W, 37X, 37Y, 37Z, 38, 38A, 38B, 38C, 38D, 38E, 38F, 38G, 38H, 38J, 38K, 38L, 38M, 38N, 38P, 38Q, 38R, 38S, 38T, 38U, 38V, 38W,