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Attraction type: Religious site, Landmark/point of interest
Address: PWD Rd
near Second Hooghly Bridge (Vivekananda Setu) Kolkata (Calcutta)
India

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4 of 5 stars
ritika1956   25 contributions
kolkata
Dec 19, 2008

Ma Kali is the almighty of kolkata people and Dakshineshwar,a prominent temple of goddess Kali,situated on bank of Hoogly river.the temple seemed to be very peaceful despite the presence of so many people.before entering u can buy flowers and prasad and deposit shoes.right opposite to temple of Ma Kali,there are 12 individual temples of Lord Shiva called Barah Mahadev.there is... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Vienna, Austria
May 8, 2006
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You best get a driver to get you there. If you are white you get hooked up by a knowledgeable local "guide" that helps you finding your way through the temple as hundreds of pilgrims are in line praying, singing, waiting. You shall wash your hands and put off your shoes, you get some flowers and get pulled along the... more

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PWD Rd | near Second Hooghly Bridge (Vivekananda Setu), Kolkata (Calcutta), India