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Architecture of Bengal
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The architecture of Bengal, which comprises the modern country of Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal and Assam's Karimganj district, has a long and rich history, blending indigenous eleme
Ramachandra Temple, Guptipara
Ramachandra Temple, Guptipara
Ruins of the central Buddhist stupa of the Grand Vihara of Somapura in modern Bangladesh, a Pala royal project of around 800.
Ruins of the central Buddhist stupa of the Grand Vihara of Somapura in modern Bangladesh, a Pala royal project of around 800.
Terracotta relief at Kantanagar Temple
Terracotta relief at Kantanagar Temple
Jor Bangla Temple, Bishnupur with a curved Do-chala style roof
Jor Bangla Temple, Bishnupur with a curved Do-chala style roof
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a Hindu navaratna style temple in Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River. The presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, a f
Architecture of Bengal
…one tower in the temple building. These are built of laterite and brick bringing them at the mercy of severe weather conditions of southern Bengal. Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a nine-spired temple while the additional small temples of Shiva along the river bank are example of southern Bengal roof style though in much smaller…
View of the temple complex.
View of the temple complex.
The name of the idol of Kali worshiped in the temple is Jagadishwari, also widely known as Bhavatarini.
The name of the idol of Kali worshiped in the temple is Jagadishwari, also widely known as Bhavatarini.
Sri Ramakrishna came to the temple in 1855 as an assistant to his elder brother, Ramkumar, the head priest; later he took job as the priest of Radhaka
Sri Ramakrishna came to the temple in 1855 as an assistant to his elder brother, Ramkumar, the head priest; later he took job as the priest of Radhakanta Jiu temple, and eventually became the head priest of the Kali temple.
Photograph of Radhakanta Temple from "Views of Calcutta and Barrackpore," taken by Samuel Bourne.
Photograph of Radhakanta Temple from "Views of Calcutta and Barrackpore," taken by Samuel Bourne.