Spiritual Journey Through Kolkata's Sacred Temples
Take a step closer to spirituality as you explore Kolkata's blend of sacred places spread across the city, including popular worshipping places such as temples, mosques, churches, and synagogues.
Start the tour from Parasnath Jain Temples. The temple complex is divided into four temples. Inside the sanctum sanctorum, a lamp has been continuously burning ever since the initiation of the temple in 1867. This lamp has stood as a silent testimony to the contemporary world for ages, and it is wonderful to acknowledge the mysticism associated with it.
Proceed towards Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission. People from all over the world, irrespective of their religion, visit this temple to enjoy the tranquillity and serenity of this holy place.
Visit Dakshineswar Temple, one of the most revered and sacred temples in Kolkata, dedicated to Goddess Kali. It was at this very place that Rama Krishna Paramahamsa, the highly revered religious thinker, attained his spiritual vision and advocated the unity of all religions.
Visit Kalighat, a famous temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Kalighat was a ghat (landing stage) sacred to Goddess Kali on the old course of the Hooghly River (Bhagirathi). The name Calcutta (Kalikata) is said to have been derived from the word Kalighat. Conclude the tour here with the blessings of Goddess Kali.