Kali Temple Built in 1847, on the banks of the Hoogly River, north of Calcutta, the temple
is associated with Shri Ramakrishna, the eclectic 19th century saint who revived
Hinduism during the British Raj. Across the river stands Belur Math,
headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission. The monastery is a heaven of peace and
religious harmony. The Goddess Kali is also famous with the Dakshineswari Kali
Matha or Belur Matha.
The Ramkrishna mission
established by the Swami Vivekanand has its head Quarters here. The Indian
Philosopher Ramkrishna who preached unity among all the religions died in 1886
and his follower Vivekanand established the mission to preach the teachings of
his Guru. This mission has branches all over the country. The headquarter of
this international movement is Belur Math. The Architecture of the structure is
very interesting. From any angle you look at it the structure is like a temple,
a mosque or a church depending on the way you look at it. The math was
established in 1899. Across the river is the Dakshineswar Kali
temple. At this place Ramkrishna attained his spiritual enlightenment
of unity among religions. The Kali temple is surrounded by 12 other temples
dedicated to Siva. This temple was built in 1847M
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