Devi Temples

Hidimba Devi Temple Guide – Timings, Poojas, and History

July 7, 2019, Sasidhar Darla Leave a Comment Filed Under: Himachal Pradesh Temples Tagged With: Devi Temples

Hidimba Devi temple (or Hadimba Temple), in honor of Bhima’s wife Hidimba, is in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. It is in the midst of a forest- Dhungri Van Vihar. The sanctuary is over a huge rock jutting out of the ground which the devotees worshipped as an image of the deity.

What is the history of the Hidimba Devi Temple?

According to the history of Hidimba Devi Temple, the complex was built in 1553. There are also a few local folktales that go around. One of them says that after Pandavas, along with Kunti Devi escaped the fire in the Lakh palace, they came to this area (current temple area).

At that time the rakhshasa king whose sister was Hidimba, ruled the place.

Bhima fell in love with her and married her. They eventually giving birth to their son Ghatotkacha. Hadmiba meditated in Dhungri region near Manali. She gained supernatural powers after her tapasya. She was very kind and thus became quite popular amid the locals. They erected a ‘pagoda’ style temple and dedicated it to her, Hadmiba Devi. Another legend says that Maharaja Bahadur Singh during 1552.

What is the significance of Hidimba Devi Temple?

The significance of the Hidimba Devi Temple is that it has a 24 m high tower. The three tiers of its square roofs are covered with timber tiles, while the conical roof is clad in metal. Moreover, Devi Durga forms the theme of the main doors carvings.

Further, the temple base consists of whitewashed, mud-covered stonework. An enormous rock occupies the inside of the temple, only a 7.5 cm (3 inch) tall brass image representing goddess Hidimba Devi.

According to a legend, in bygone days religious zealots would tie the hands of “sinners” by the rope and then swing them against the rock- thus a rope hangs against the rock.

70 m away a shrine exists dedicated to Ghatotkacha.

One of the prominent features of the temple is that inside the temple complex there lies the imprint of the feet of the Goddess on a block of stone. Also, when zooming into the area where the temple is present via Google Satellite, the imprint of a giant foot spans across the valley in the area near the temple.

What are the timings at Hidimba Devi Temple?

Here are the timings of Hidimba Devi Temple:

Timings	From	To
Open	8:00 a.m.	6:00 p.m.

What festivals are celebrated at Hidimba Devi Temple?

Some of the festivals celebrated at Hidimba Devi Temple are:

During the Hindi month of Shravan, a grand festival is organized. This festival is in the memory of the person who constructed it, Raja Bahadur Singh. Locals also know it as Bahadur Singh Re Jatar.
Another important festival or event held is the celebration of the birthday of Hadmiba Devi, on the 14^th of May, every year. At this time, the local women visit the Dungri forest area and celebrate with music and dance.

How to reach Hidimba Devi Temple?

Here’s how to reach Hidimba Devi Temple:

Air: The Bhuntar Airport at Kullu which is 10 km from Manali.
Rail: The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar. Also, the closest broad gauge railheads are Chandigarh and Ambala.
Road: Kullu and Manali both the places are on the National Highway No. 21.

Where to stay in Manali?

Some places where one can stay near temple are:

Khushboo Resorts at Manali is a famous place to stay. It has got excellent room services and suitable amenities. It is present at Border Road Officers Mess.
Hotel Hadimba Heights at Dhungri near Ghatotkach & Hadimba Temple is another grand place to check in. It has a wonderful homely atmosphere with serene natural surroundings.

What are some places to visit nearby?

Some of the places that one can visit nearby are:

Malana – Located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, Malana is an ancient solitary Indian village to the north-east of Kullu Valley. Three mountain passes connect the village to Kullu. The majestic peaks of Deo Tibba and Chandrakhani shadow the village.
Kullu is at a height of 1,230 meters above the level of the sea in the state of Himachal Pradesh and is also popular as the ‘Valley of Gods’. The scenic views, towering jungles, blue water rivers, apple orchards, and snow-kissed mountains are some of the major pointers which attract tourists to this location.

Chintpurni Temple Guide – Timings, Poojas, and History

June 29, 2022, Sasidhar Darla 2 Comments Filed Under: Himachal Pradesh Temples Tagged With: Devi Temples, Shakti Peetha

Chintpurni Temple is one of the major pilgrimages in India and also one of the Shakti Peethas. The Chintpurni Shakti Peeth or Chinnamastika Shakti Peeth is in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh. It has the western Himalayas in the north and the smaller Shivalik range in the East.

What is the history of Chintpurni Temple?

The history of Chintpurni temple relates itself to a famous legend. According to it, when Lord Vishnu severed Sati’s body into 51 pieces they scattered all over. He did this to stop Shiva’s Tandava. So all of the pieces together formed the 51 Shakti Peethas.

According to Puranic traditions, Shiva – Rudra Mahadev will protect Chhinnamastika Devi in the four directions. Also, there are four Shiva temples – Kaleshwar Mahadev in the east, Narayhana Mahadev in the west, Muchkund Mahadev in the north and Shiva Bari in the south – which are nearly equidistant from Chintpurni. This also confirms Chintpurni as the abode of Chinnamastika Devi.

People also believe that Pandit Mai Das, a Kalia Saraswat Brahmanestablished this shrine to Mata Chintpurni Devi in Chhaproh village twenty-six generations ago. Over time this village became popular as Chintpurni after the eponymous deity.

What is the significance of Chintpurni Temple?

The significance of Chintpurni temple is that devotees believe that nobody goes empty handed from the shrine of Goddess Chintpurni / Chhinnamastika. The simple structure of the temple contains the main shrine, where the image of Mata Chintpurni is placed in the form a pindi (a round stone).

There are 51 Shakti Peeth associated with the 51 alphabets in Sanskrit. It is believed that Sati Devi’s feet fell here.

What are the Timings of Chintpurni Temple?

Here are the timings of Chintpurni Temple:

Timings	From	To
open (winters)	5:30 a.m	9:30 p.m.
open (Summers)	4:00 a.m	10:00 p.m.
Morning arti	6:00 a.m.
evening arti	8:00 p.m.

Which festivals are celebrated at Chintpurni Temple?

Navaratri is a grand festival that is celebrated with devotion in the Chintpurni temple. People from all over India and abroad come here during this to seek the blessings of Devi Ma. The festival takes place during in Aashadh (July), Ashwin (October) and Chaitra (March–April).

How to reach Chintpurni Temple?

Here’s how to reach Chintpurni Temple:

Air: Nearest airport is at Gaggal in Kangra district. Its distance from Chintpurni is about 60 km.
Road: State Transport bus services are available fromPunjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Delhi and others.
Rail: The nearest railway stations is Amb Andaura, 20 km from the temple.

Where to stay nearby?

Some places where one can stay nearby are:

Hotel Amber Residency opposite KDM Hospital, Hoshiarpur is a great place to stay. The ambience is suitable for all and many visitors praise it.
Hotel Presidency at Model town road, Hoshiarpur is another great place to check in. Rooms are comfortable and spacious with all modern facilities.

What are some temples nearby?

Some of the temples/places that one can visit nearby are:

Naina Devi Temple – The temple of Shri Naina Devi Ji is on a hilltop in Bilaspur District of Himachal Pradesh in India, about 115 km south of Chintpurni.
Mandi is also famous as the Varanasi of the east and is on the banks of the Beas River. Situated some 70 km from Kullu, Mandi was getting its name from Sage Mandav who meditated here.
Thaneek Pura is at a distance of only 3 Kms from Chintpurni. It is well-known for its temples; Guga Zahar Peer Temple, Mahiya Sidh Temple, and Radha-Krishna Temple are some of the temples in the area. Thaneek Pura is also famous for a fair on the day of Krishna Janamashtmi along with Guga Navami festival.
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Golden Temple Vellore

May 5, 2019, Sasidhar Darla Leave a Comment Filed Under: Tamil Nadu Temples Tagged With: Devi Temples

Golden Temple Vellore is in Malaikodi at Vellore city in Tamil Nadu.The temple’s chief deity is ‘Sri Lakshmi Narayani’ where devotees from all religions are welcome to visit the temple and have darshan. The Sri Lakshmi Narayani temple inside Sripuram held its consecration (maha kumbhabhishekam) on 24 August 2007.

It is a sight to behold. Constructed by Sri Narayani Peedam and headed by Sri Sakthi Amma, a spiritual leader, the grand temple boasts of spectacular art work.

What is the history of Golden Temple Vellore?

According to history, Sripuram Golden Temple was built in 7 years which is a very short time. It was then inaugurated onAugust 24, 2007 . The golden temple has attracted thousands of devotees. The entire temple had a covering of 9 to 15 layers of gold foil.

The temple is decorated with sculptures of the human person, richly decorated with columns and a roof.

What is the significance of Golden Temple Vellore?

Here’s the significance of Golden Temple Vellore:

Temple of Mahalakshmi or temple of Lakshmi Narayan who is Ardha Mandapam and Vimanam has a coating pure gold including both interior as well as exterior.
Vellore-based Sri Narayani Peedam has designed the temple, advancing by religious head Sri Sakthi Amma also known as Narayani Amma. The forehead with gold protecting has complex designs and art forms in silver.
The illumination is organized in such a way that the forehead papers even during evening. The forehead consists of more than 1500 kg of gold.
There was individual creation of details, such as transforming the gold sections into gold foils and then increasing on the gold foils on birdwatcher.
Sripuram design symbolizes a star-shaped path(Sri chakra), in the center of the lushgreen surroundings, with a duration of over 1.8 km.
Sahasra deepam or 1008 lamps is a sacred installation here.
Messages by ‘Amma’ are there out along the path to the temple with messages from the Gita, Bible and Quran.

What are the timings of Golden Temple Vellore?

Here are the timings of Golden Temple Vellore:

Timings	From	To
Open	4.00 AM	8.00 PM
Abishekam	4.00 AM	8.00 AM
General Dharshan	8.00 AM	8.00 PM
Aarthi Seva	6.00 PM	7.00 PM

How to reach Golden Temple Vellore?

Here’s how to reach Golden Temple Vellore:

Air: airports of Bangalore and Chennai are the nearest airports with regular flights.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Vellore katpadi Jn railway station, which is only 12 km distance from Sripuram.
Road: there are many buses that run from Bangalore, Chennai, Tirupati and some other main cities.

Where to stay near Golden Temple Vellore?

Some of the places where one can stay near Golden Temple Vellore are:

Hotel Gold in the heart of the city on national highway no.1, is a famous hotel that has a promising atmosphere and well suited accommodations.
Hotel Khanna Fiesta at Anna Sallai , Vellore is another place to check in during your visit. It is rather popular for its complementing decor and accommodations.
Hotel Surabi at Officer’s Lane is also a great place to tuck in. It has great staff and room service that has received much praise.

What are some places to visit near Golden Temple Vellore?

Some of the places to visit near Golden Temple Vellore are:

Vellore Fort was built during the 16th century AD by the Aravindu Dynasty of the Vijaynagar Empire. Later the fort’s ownership passed through the various dynasties like the Marathas, Bijapur Sultans, the Carnatic Nawabs and the British. The massive ramparts and moats have made the fort a strategic location, it was also known to have Tipu Sultan’s family and the last king of Sri Lanka as prisoners during the time of the British. The fort complex contains a church, a temple and a mosque.
Jalakandeswarar Temple is within the Vellore fort complex and is for Lord Shiva. The Temple is also one of the amazing specimens of the Dravidian architecture and houses one of the most intricately carved stone pillars. The temple also has a huge 7 tiered gopuram and adorned with various intricate carvings.
Yelagiri is another small hill station in Vellore. The town is in the middle of flowery meadows, tea estates and orchards. The various lakes and waterfalls in Yelagiri attract a huge number of tourists.

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Kumari Amman Temple Kanyakumari

September 15, 2019, Sasidhar Darla Leave a Comment Filed Under: Tamil Nadu Temples Tagged With: Devi Temples

Kumari Amman temple is 3000 years old and is for Devi Kanyakumari. She is the virgin goddess who stands strong protecting her devotees. She is “Devi” or “Bhagavathy” that refers to “Durga” or “Parvati”. Devotees also worship Devi as Bhadrakali. The temple is on the seashore of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

According to popular beliefs, the Goddess removes the rigidity of our mind. Devotees actually feel the emotions in their mind when they pray to the goddess in devotion and contemplation.

What is the history of Kumari Amman Temple?

According to history, worship of Devi goes back to Vedic times and monotheism to Advaita times. Devi Kanyakumari finds mention in Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Sangam work Manimekalai. Devi Kanyakumari has a mysterious story that once Banusura, the demon king got power over Devas and gave cruel punishment to them.

The Devas performed a Yagna seaking to punish and remove the evils. So Devi Parasakthi came to Kumari in the form of a virgin girl and began her penance. Meanwhile Lord Shiva fell in love with her and made arrangements for the marriage in the midnight on a particular day.

Now the Narada realised that their marriage would destroy the chances of castrating Banusura because only a virgin could kill him. When Lord Shiva was on his way to Kanyakumari, Sage Narada assumed the form of a cock and crowed falsely heralding the break of dawn. Thinking that the auspicious time for the marriage was past, Lord Shiva returned disappointed. The Goddess too decided to remain virgin after that. Then, when Banusura attempted to win the Goddess by force, she killed him with her Chakragudha, and relieved the sufferings of Devas. Then she resumed her penance and remained virgin.

What is the significance of Kumari Amman Temple?

Significance of Kumari Amman Temple is that it is one of the 51 Shaktipeethams – or divine abode of Goddess Shakti. One of the hundred and eight “Durga Alayas”, this Temple is for Goddess Durga. Swami Vivekananda visited this Temple in December 1892, as told by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

The nose ring of Devi Kanyakumari is designed with rubies. They are so bright that it could be seen even from the far at night.

It is said that some ships sailing in the sea, mistook the brightness of the rubies as the light from the Lighthouse and got wrecked, hitting against the rocks nearby. Due to this reason, the eastern side gate of the Kumari Amman Temple is kept closed.

The eastern door of the Temple is opened on new moon days in the months of Edavam, Karkkidakam (Capricorn and Cancer), during Navaratri and in the month of Vrischikam.

Walking around the outer corridor and crossing the Navaratri Mandapam, the pathway leads to the second corridor encircling the shrine. At the entrance here, is the Kala Bhairava Shrine and the well “Patal Ganga Teerth” which provides water for the Devi’s Abhisegham. After this is the Dhwajastambha (flag mast).

What are the Timings of Kumari Amman Temple?

Here are the timings of Kumari Amman Temple:

Timings	From	To
Morning Darshan	6:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m
Evening Darshan	4:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.

Which festivals are celebrated at Kumari Amman Temple?

Some of the festivals celebrated at Kumari Amman Temple are:

The Chaitry Purnima Festival occurs on the Full moon day in May.
The Navarathri festival occurs in the month of September–October. On the 10th day of the Navarathri, the Vijaya Dasami, devotees celebrate the destruction of Banasura.
The Vaisakha festival which is a 10 day festival in the Tamil Month of Vaikasi (May–June). Devotees take the image of the Devi around the town in procession, both in the morning and evening.
The Kalabham festival is celebrated in the Tamil month of Aadi (Karkkidakam) that is in July – August. The priest covers the idold with Sandal paste on the last Friday of the Tamil month (Aadi).

How to reach Kumari Amman Temple?

Here’s how to reach Kumar Amman Temple:

Road: visitors can reach the temple by taking taxis and auto-rickshaws . City buses also are regularly accessible. The temple is 1km away from Kanyakumari bus stop.
Rail: the temple is 1km away from the rail station.
Air: the temple also connects well to Chennai, Madurai, and Thiruvanathapuram.

Where to stay near Kumari Amman Temple?

Some of the places where one can stay near Kumari Amman Temple are:

Hotel Sangam is at Beach road, provides guests with a peaceful retreat that feels like a home away from home.
Singaar International Hotel at Main road, Kanyakumari is famous for it’s multi cuisine restaurant and well suited rooms.
Hotel Shivas Residency located 1 km away from the Kanyakumari Rail station is a good place to relax and enjoy the locale around.

What are some temples near Kumari Amman Temple?

Some temples near Kumari Amman Temple are:

You should definitely visit the Olakaruvi Falls once you have visited the temple. It has magnificent beauty and its surroundings are splendid to look at.
The Lord Subhramanya Temple is 34 km away from Kanyakumari and is for Lord Murugan who is the God of warfare and victory.
The Thanumaayan Temple is another temple famous for its architectural splendour. It is a 17th century Hindu shrine in the Suchindrum town of Kanyakumari. It is also famous as the Suchindrum Temple and Sthanumalayan Temple.

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Dakshineswar Kali Temple

June 29, 2022, Sasidhar Darla 2 Comments Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Devi Temples

Dakshineswar Kali Temple located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River is in the honour of Goddess Ma Kali (Mother Kali). The presiding deity is Bhavatarini. And the Holy River Ganga flows by the side of the temple where the devotees take bath on auspicious days.

Devotees from Western countries also come here to pay respect to the Holy mother Kali and also to Sri Ramkrishna Parhamhansa a mystic from the 19^th century and his wife Sarada Devi.

Built during the 19^th century (1847-1855) by the reformist Rani Rashmoni it shows clear signs of the then Bengal architecture. Moreover, the style of Nava-Ratna (Nine Spires) is there in this three storeyed south facing temple which stands on a high platform with a flight of stairs.

The ‘garbha griha’ in Bengali stands for “sanctum sanctorum” where the Devi Bhavatarini stands on the chest of Lord Shiva. Both the idols are placed on a thousand-petaled lotus made of silver. Lying close to the main temple is a series of twelve Shiva temples identical in their stature consist the traditional “aath-chala” Bengal style.

What is the history of Dakshineswar Kali Temple?

The history of the Dakshineswar Kali Temple is that in the year 1847, the widow, Rani Rashmoni set out to express her love for the Divine Mother with a convoy of twenty four boats carrying relatives, servants and labourers to the city of Banaras.

Legend says that just before the night of the pilgrimage the Divine Mother Kali appeared in her dream asking her to build a shrine for her on the “ banks of the river Ganga and there she would accept worship from her devotees”.

So she set out to build this vast temple complex consisting temples of Goddess Kali, Lord Shiva and a temple of Radha Krishna. It took eight years to build the entire structure. The temple head priest was a scholarly elder sage famous by the name of Ramkumar. But within a year of its foundation he died and hence passed on the responsibilities to his brother Ramkrishna who attained “moksha” through his love for the Divine Mother and brought great fame to the Dakshineswar temple.

What is the significance of Dakshineswar Kali Temple?

Significance of Dakshineswar Kali Temple is that the planning of the Dakshineswar Kali Temple is such that it offers space for rooms of staffs and guests of the temple. There is also an orchard to the north where there is the ‘Panchavati’ with the banyan tree and the Bel tree.

The Dakshineswar Kali Temple’s atmosphere is indifferent to praise or criticism, here the lowly and highly does not have any difference. Here all live with an unusual harmony. Time- is mystery in the place. It seems as if time has stopped here. The streets outside the Dakshineswar Kali Temple increase the anticipation of the devotees for Ma Kali who would soon shower her love and calm your mind. The Divine Mother is decorated with ornaments like anklets, necklaces made of gold and pearls, a garland of human heads made out of gold and a golden nose ring with a pearl-drop.

Here Sri Ramkrishna sat for hours in meditation. In recent times this area has been redesigned in an ethnic manner. The main temple has a magnificent “Natmandir”, or music hall. To the northwest and southwest parts of the temple premises there are two “Nahabhats” or music towers.

What are the timings of Dakshineswar Kali Temple?

Here are the timings of Dakshineshwar Kali Temple:

Timings	From	To
Open (Morning)	7 am	12 pm
Open (Evening)	3:30 pm	9 pm
Mangal arati (summer)	4:00 am
Mangal Aarti (Winter)	5:00 am
Bhog arati	12:00 pm
Sandhya aarti (Summer)	7:00 p.m.
Sandhya aarti (Winter)	6:30 p.m.

What are the festivals Celebrated at Dakshineswar Kali Temple?

Some of the festivals celebrated at Dakshineswar Kali Temple are:

Kalpataru one of the holiest of festivals at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Followers of Sri Ramkrishna attend this festival with much enthusiasm. It occurs on the first day of the English calendar i.e. 1st January.
Devotees celebrate Navaratri at Dakshineswar Kali Temple with grandeur for nine days and nine nights. The worship of ‘kumari’ kanyas or girls who yet to attain puberty takes place in front of the Divine Mother. Then, on the ninth day comes the Ayudhya puja where devotees place their tools for livelihood hoping for success and happiness.
The Dusshera sees the celebration of Goddess Saraswati who showers knowledge and wisdom to her worshipers.
On Diwali, Kali pooja takes place at Dakshineswar Kali Temple where the devotees worship deity Bhavatarini. The devotees also decorate the entire temple complex is with diyas and strings of lights. Nowadays sky lights are also lit within the temple premises making the whole place glow with bright lights.

Which Poojas and Rituals are performed at Dakshineswar Kali Temple?

The poojas and rituals performed at Dakshineswar Kali Temple are:

Once a month takes place the Amavasya (darkest night) ritual where devotees offer their prayers after a daylong of fasting and breaks it after the priest has performed the Homa
The second month of the Bengal year Jaistha which is the summer season beckons the Phalaharini Kali puja on a new moon night.
The Durga puja is the most grand of all festivals for Bengal. And here at Dakhshineswar the Durga puja is celebrated with grand events. Priests recite from holy Sanskrit texts for five days telling about the victory of Ma Durga over the Ashura or demon. Here the priests perform the puja in front of the Kali image.
One of the most important ritual or puja taking place at Dakshineswar Kali Temple is Kali puja. It takes place during Diwali and hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and devotees walk into the temple complex to offer prayers and gifts to Goddess Kali. Both Tantric and Brahmanical rituals are performed to Ma Kali and thousands of visitors get to see the entire ritual.

The Dakshineswar Kali Temple committee also prepares the bhog/prasad made especially for puja and rituals. It is distributed to a long line of devotees visiting the temple and desiring Maayer Prasad (offerings from the Divine Mother).

How to reach Dakshineswar Kali Temple?

Here’s how to reach Dakshineswar Kali Temple:

Dakshineswar Kali Temple is to the left of Dunlop junction. If one travels by metro, there is Dum Dum metro station nearby. Barrackpore Trunk Road can be sought from Shyambazar’s five-point crossing, in north Kolkata. This is another route to travel by road. And turning left one can reach Dakshineswar.

Where to eat near Dakshineswar kali Temple?

Some of the places where one can eat near Dakshineswar Kali Temple are:

The lanes outside the Dakshineswar Kali Temple is famous for its street food especially kachodi and cholar dal that visitors crave upon. The most famous is the Dakhshineswar peda a kind of sweet that from young to old is a delight for the tongue.
The Bharadwaj lodge and restaurant is a famous place there. People often stop by it since it is not far from the temple.
Visitors who are non-vegetarian can stop by the famous Gol Bari restaurant about 6.2 km from Dakshineswar which is famous for its’ kosha mangsho (chicken recipe).
Several new places for food have opened like “Bangaliyaana”, “Dunlop Hotel and Restaurant” etc.

Where to stay near Dakshineswar Kali Temple?

Some of the places where one can stay near Dakshineswar Kali Temple are:

The Debalay Guest House at T.N.Mukherjee road is comfortable and convenient for travellers.
The Holy Nest Guest house is another place where travellers can arrange accommodations. It is also not far from the Dakshineswar Kali Temple area and has a pleasant atmosphere.

What are some of the temples near Dakshineswar Kali Temple?

Some of the temples near Dakshineswar Kali Temple are:

The Adyapeath temple is a very famous place for pilgrims. It is near the Dakshineswar Kali Temple and is for Goddess Kali. It is a beautiful place where devotees visit every year for peace and tranquility.
The Belur Math: Swami Vivekananda, disciple of Sri Ramkrishna built the the Belur Math. It is a very worthy place to visit in the early mornings where the atmosphere is calm and quiet. The place is notable for its fusion of Hindu, Islam and Christian symbols that shows that oneness of all religions.
The Shobhabajar Rajbari is also a famous tourist spot. It has historical importance that attracts visitors.
Another place where devotees visit is the Hanseswari Temple. It is in Bashberia town, in the Hooghly district. Here people can see Goddess Hanseswari who is another avatar of Goddess Kali. It has a six storey shrine which has the form of a human body.
Kalighat Temple