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I went to see 2nd Dakshineswar Kali Temple (replica of Dakshineswar Kali Mandir) in Kolkata riding my Honda Aviator 2-wheeler. Started my journey in April 2015 from Kolkata around 3:30pm and it took only 30 minutes to reach.
My Travel experience about Shivshakti Annapurna Temple, Barrackpore (Kolkata): - I have first seen this temple in Bengali movie. This temple is a Replica of Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Same Lion Gate at entrance & same architecture. When I first entered, I was surprised to see this temple which looks like Dakshineswar Kali Mandir. Lesser Shiva Temples & grassy complex are the main difference between Annapurna Temple of Barrackpore & Kali Temple of Dakshineswar. I recommend you to visit Annapurna Mandir of Barrackpore at least once after or before visiting Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
Location / Where is Shivshakti Annapurna Temple, Barrackpore (Kolkata): - Annapurna Temple is situated on eastern banks of River Ganga between Titagarh & Barrackpore [Talpukur area] in Northern Kolkata of West Bengal (India).
How to Reach Shivshakti Annapurna Temple, Barrackpore (Kolkata): - Route to follow to go to Shivshakti Annapurna Temple , Barrackpore (Kolkata) by Air, Train & Road.
- Shivshakti Annapurna Temple , Barrackpore (Kolkata) nearest Airport - Dum Dum Airport (18kms).
- Shivshakti Annapurna Temple , Barrackpore (Kolkata) nearest Railway Station - Barrackpore Railway Station [Sealdah main line].
- Shivshakti Annapurna Temple , Barrackpore (Kolkata) Roadways - Bus stop ‘Talpukur’ on B.T. Road and then 5 minutes walk towards River Ganga.
Best Time to Visit Shivshakti Annapurna Temple, Barrackpore (Kolkata): - In the evening any month except rainy season (monsoon) and anytime in winter season.
When I visited Shivshakti Annapurna Temple, Barrackpore (Kolkata): - I went to Annapurna Mandir of Titagarh in summer season (April month). It was quite hot in day time and cool breeze in evening. Pictures of Annapurna Temple are taken in April month of 2015.
Places to see near Shivshakti Annapurna Temple, Barrackpore (Kolkata): - Attractions of Shivshakti Annapurna Temple , Barrackpore (Kolkata), in other sentence, why people should visit Shivshakti Annapurna Temple , Barrackpore (Kolkata). The Sightseeing places near Shivshakti Annapurna Temple , Barrackpore (Kolkata) as follows – Gandhi Ghat, Gandhi Museum, and Mangal Pandey Park of Barrackpore.
What to do at Shivshakti Annapurna Temple, Barrackpore (Kolkata): - Apart from traveling to nearby sightseeing places at Shivshakti Annapurna Temple , Barrackpore (Kolkata); There is nothing to do apart from praying & offering puja to Maa Annapurna at Shivshakti Annapurna Temple , Barrackpore (Kolkata) and to seat few hours. You may spend few hours at Ganga River bank as well.
What to Eat at Shivshakti Annapurna Temple, Barrackpore (Kolkata): - It’s a religious place and no such good restaurants nearby. You may taste Panipuri, Bhelpuri and other fast foods from local food stalls.
Where to stay at Shivshakti Annapurna Temple, Barrackpore (Kolkata): - Hotels & Guest Houses near Shivshakti Annapurna Temple , Barrackpore (Kolkata) are not available. But, one can stay at Barrackpore Chiriamore area’s hotels. I made a day-return trip to Annapurna Mandir of Titagarh.
Shivshakti Annapurna Temple, Barrackpore (Kolkata) Wiki Details: - In 1847, Rani Rashmoni decided to go on a trip to visit Kashi Annapurna. 25 boats filled with all the necessities required for the next 6 months were arranged. Rani decided to take the route through the Ganges. She started for the journey taking along with her many helping hands and close family and friends. When the boats were passing through Dakshineshwar, there came a storm. Rani’s entourage had to stop on the orders of Rani who asked them all to take shelter at Dakshineshwar itself. That very night, in a dream, Rani got her orders – “There is no need for you to visit Kashi. Find the right place on the banks of this river, Bhagirathi (Ganga), and consecrate an idol of mine. Make arrangements for regular puja and bhog. I’ll manifest myself in this idol and accept your daily puja.”And Rani Rashmoni established the temple which we all today know, the famous Dakshineshwar Kali temple. Mathur Babu who helped Rani Rashmoni in establishing the Dakhineswar Kali Temple, had a dormant desire. Since the visit to Kashi Annapurna could not be completed, he wanted to find a proper place to build a temple of Maa Annapurna and offer his prayers. Later, this dream of his was fulfilled by his wife Sree Jagadamba Devi. All arrangements to build this temple were done by Mathur Babu and Jagadamba Devi’s eldest son Dwarikanath Biswas. In those days, the total cost came to be about 3 lakhs. Unfortunately, Mathur Babu passed away before he could see the temple completed. There is another very interesting historical incident connected to this temple. Atop the main gate of the temple is a statue of a lion. Popular belief is that the lion protects the temple from dangers and adversities. The local British government once put pressure on the temple authorities to remove the statue of the lion. They felt it was the symbol of British Empire, so the temple authorities had no right to use it. The legal route was taken by both sides. After many years of legal battle, the court passed the order “Art is art, let the art prevail”. And thus the lion still stands strong atop the main gate.
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