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In this day tour, we will visit the most significant temples of Kolkata. The experience covers Belur Math, the global headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission, the Dakshineshwar Kali temple founded by Rani Rashmoni’s dream, Jain Temple dedicated to Pareshnath the 23rd Tirthankara, and the iconic Kali temple of Kalighat located beside a tributary of Hooghly river.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Drinks
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Five Senses Tours, Kolkata, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India orientation
Belur Math, Belur, West Bengal, India 730AM- Hotel Pick up
Our first destination is Belur Math, the worldwide headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission. This abode for spirituality is a great place to begin the Temple Trail in Kolkata. Built in 1938, according to Sri Ramakrishna’s principles of universality of religions, Belur Math incorporates the architectural motifs of a Hindu temple, a Buddhist chaitya, a Christian church and an Islamic mosque. We will visit the Sri Ramakrishna Temple, the Old Shrine, Swami Brahmananda Temple, Holy Mother Temple, Swami Vivekananda Temple, the Samadhi Enclosure, Old Math and the Ramakrishna Museum.
60 minutes
Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India 930AM- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
We head to the famous Dakshineswar temple which houses the Goddess Kali. It was founded by Rani Rashmoni following a dream she had when she was about to start on her pilgrimage to Benaras. We will visit the nine-spired Kali Temple in the centre of the main courtyard. The idol of Kali is a basalt figure and looks mesmerising with its gold brocade covering. Our guide will tell you the story of how this place played an important role in India’s Independence.
45 minutes
Parashnath Jain Temple, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India 11AM – Pareshnath Jain Temple
We next visit a famous temple dedicated to the Jain faith. Jain merchants followed the East India Company to Kolkata. They form a significant part of the society today in Kolkata. This temple is dedicated to Pareshnath, the 23rd Jain Tirthankar. Ever since the temple was consecrated in 1867, a lamp has been glowing in the sanctum sanctorum ever since!
45 minutes
Kalighat Kali Temple, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India 1230 PM- Kalighat Kali Temple
The Kali temple at Kalighat is one of the most popular temples in Kolkata. Pilgrims throng here to pray to the goddess. Originally a small hut, this temple was built by King Manasingha in the beginning of 16th century. The present structure of the temple was built by the Sabarna Roy Chowdhury family in 1809. Our guide will tell you the story of the deadly cosmic dance of Lord Shiva where the toes of the right foot of his wife Sati fell in this temple premises.
2PM- Lunch
4 PM- Drop back to hotel
45 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
shrikrishnad2021
13 Oct 2023
Wonderful and enthusiastic tour guides. Very kind and helpful. They really cared about us. many many thanks to them..
sealrocker
08 Oct 2023
Our guide Anirban was great. We travelled around the city seeing several sites. The various sites were all very interesting and Anirban added additional context and connections so we came away with a greater understanding of how the religions of the area relate to the history and development in the region.
Recommend!
Even in monsoon!!
jeanmariebR5127LG
23 May 2023
Great overview of different temples located at different areas of Kolkata allowing the visitor to see different neighbourhoods and obtain some commentary on them. Equally interesting are the choices of the temples which differ in religion, style and atmosphere.
Guide was friendly and spoke clearly.
This tour in
West Bengal
is organized by
5 Senses Walks
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