Dakshineshwar Temple-Kolkata-west-bengal
She purchased 20 acres of land known as Saheban Bagicha from an Englishman, Jake Hastie, and completed the temple in 1855 at great personal expense.
Architecture of the Temple
Built in traditional Bengal architecture, the main shrine is a three-storied, south-facing Navaratna temple with nine spires on the upper tiers, standing on a high platform accessible via stairs .
In its garbhagriha, the idol of Bhavatarini stands on Lord Shiva’s supine form, both placed on a 1000‑petal silver lotus throne .
The complex includes a Natmandir (audience hall), twelve small Shiva temples built in the Aat-Chala style facing east (echoing the twelve Jyotirlingas), a Radha-Krishna temple, and a small shrine to Rani Rashmoni near the entrance.
How to Reach to Temple
By Metro: Take the Kolkata Metro’s blue line to Dakshineswar Metro Station, which connects via a skywalk to the temple—making it the most convenient way
By Train: The nearest railway stop is Dakshineswar Station, just about 700 meters away. You can also alight at Howrah or Sealdah and continue via local services .
By Road: Buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws from central Kolkata or Kolkata Airport can easily get you there via SH‑1 or BT Road
Temple Timings
