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Dakshineshwar Kali Temple

PWD Rd | near Second Hooghly Bridge (Vivekananda Setu), Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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Calcutta, West Bengal, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

If u r disturbed , got loads of problems come here and you will get all solutions to ur problems. Hours will pass by but will never feel like going away.

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Chennai (Madras), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

I visited this temple on april 30,2013( Peak summer in India) It is better to visit this temple either in the morning hours or in the evening hours during summer. I advise this because I happened to be there by mid-day in such a hot season. I engaged a Taxi from city by paying Rs.700/- for up and down journey.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

This is one of the most sacred place for hindus. this also has a great historical importance. even atheists feel like go & enjoy the river side walk, sound of bells, prayers of devotees, reading thousands of historical facts involving this great temple.

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Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

that's a place that i dreams and hope oneday i will visit now my dream comes true...... inside so beautyful u will see main temple that look like crown of MahaKali Mata

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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

It was nice to see 12 shiv lingams in front of the main temple. Since we are obliged to take out our shoes, the place should be much cleaner than it is. Photos are not allowed.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

One of the better manged temples in India. It has its own charm and vibrant atmosphere.If the traveller is not so religious or non-Hindu, still one can enjoy the temple complex which is well maintained and the architecture is itself an excellent specimen of Bengali Style of Temple architecture. The place is also glorified by its history and pivotal role... More

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Minneapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We paired our trip to Daksheneshwar with Belur. Belur is calm and peaceful to Daksheneshawar's vibrant atmosphere. For both locations, you are required to take off of your shoes, so wear some socks you are ready to wash when you get home. If you plan on making an offering, you can buy them from local vendors right there. There is... More

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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

This is one of the oldest Kali temples. It's a holy place so please don't be confused that it is a tourist spot. You can visit if you want the feel of a Hindu worship place. Very nicely maintained. The devotees come here very early in the morning to give their offerings. You can buy flowers and sweets for the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Having made the journey - a good half hour by car - we couldn't take photos and we had, as usual, to take off our shoes - something I detest. So we didn't go in. Disappointing

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Panaji, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Its Such A Beautifully Built Place.Please keep away from the noisy vendors who will do any thing from pulling you to shouting at you to make their sale. No offereing is compulsory for the Godess, only a few flowers if you wish to. Note that the temple closes at 12 noon and opens back at the 4 pm the flooroing... More

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