DAKSHINESWAR TEMPLE KOLKATTA WEST BENGAL

Dakshineswar Temple is famous and one of the important pilgrimage centers of India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, and was built in 1847 AD., by Rani Rasmoni, on the bank of Ganga (Hughly) River. Legend has it that the Goddess appeared in the dreams of a rich lady who wanted to go to Varanasi for pilgrimage. The goddess asked her instead to build a temple on the banks of the Ganga River where she herself would reside in the idol. Thus the temple dedicated to the Goddess stands in the middle while 12 other temples dedicated to lord Shiva and Radha Krishna were constructed. A temple dedicated to Rani Rasmoni has later been added near the entrance. Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in eastern India on the east bank of the River Hughly. It is the fourth largest city in India. The city served as the capital of India during the British Raj till 1911, after which the capital was moved to New Delhi. Kolkata now continues to struggle with urbanisation problems like poverty, pollution and traffic congestion. As a vibrant city with a distinct socio-political culture, Kolkata is noted for its revolutionary history, ranging from the Indian struggle for independence to the leftist and trade union movements. It is also called the 'Cultural Capital of India', 'The City of Processions".