Name of the temple: Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Area (m²): 101,171
Place: Kolkata
Country: India
About:
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River in Kolkata.
- The presiding the deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali, meaning, 'She who liberates Her devotees from the ocean of existence i.e. Saṃsāra'.
- The temple was built-in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni, a philanthropist and a devotee of Kali. The temple complex is spread over 25 acres (101,171 m2) and is one of the largest temples in Bengal.
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