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Temples of West Bengal

Discover verified historical, architectural, and visiting information for major temples located across West Bengal.

Kalighat Kali Temple, Kolkata
Primary Shakti Peetha (1 of 51)

Kalighat Kali Temple, Kolkata

📍 Kolkata • Goddess Kali (Mother Kali / Touchstone Image)

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Tarapith Temple
51 Shakti Peethas (Third Eye of Sati) & Tantric Siddha Peetha

Tarapith Temple

📍 Tarapith, Rampurhat • Goddess Tara (Tantric Mother Goddess)

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Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata
19th Century Renaissance Sanctum & Abode of Sri Ramakrishna

Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata

📍 Dakshineswar, Kolkata • Goddess Bhavatarini (Aspect of Kali)

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Kolkata Belur Math
World Headquarters of Ramakrishna Math & Mission Founded by Swami Vivekananda

Kolkata Belur Math

📍 Belur, Howrah • Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Holy Mother Sarada Devi & Swami Vivekananda

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Kolkata Thanthania Kalibari
Historic 1803 Clay Siddheshwari Shrine & Ramprasad Devotion Center

Kolkata Thanthania Kalibari

📍 College Street, Kolkata • Goddess Siddheshwari Kali (Clay Idol)

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Kolkata Lake Kalibari (Karunamoyee Kali)
Panchamundi Asana Tantric Shrine & Karunamoyee Sanctuary

Kolkata Lake Kalibari (Karunamoyee Kali)

📍 Southern Avenue, Kolkata • Goddess Karunamoyee Kali (Mother of Compassion)

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Hangseswari Temple, Bansberia
13-Towered Kundalini Tantric Architecture & Blue Neem Wood Goddess Shrine

Hangseswari Temple, Bansberia

📍 Bansberia, Hooghly • Goddess Hangseswari (Blue Neem Wood Kali / Kundalini Avatar)

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Tarakeswar Temple, Hooghly
1729 CE Swayambhu Shiva Sanctuary & Shravan Barefoot Water Walkers Seat

Tarakeswar Temple, Hooghly

📍 Tarakeswar, Chandannagar • Lord Taraknath (Swayambhu Shiva Lingam)

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Bargabhima Temple, Tamluk
51 Shakti Peethas (Sati's Left Ankle) & 1,100-Year Ancient Port Shrine

Bargabhima Temple, Tamluk

📍 Tamluk, Purba Medinipur • Goddess Bargabhima (Bhimakali / 51 Shakti Peethas)

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Kankalitala Temple, Bolpur
51 Shakti Peethas (Sati's Waist / Pelvis) & Sacred Kunda Spring

Kankalitala Temple, Bolpur

📍 Kankalitala, Bolpur • Goddess Kankali (51 Shakti Peethas - Sati's Waist / Pelvis)

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Attahas Shakti Peetha, Purba Bardhaman
51 Shakti Peethas (Sati's Lower Lip) & Sacred Ishani Lake

Attahas Shakti Peetha, Purba Bardhaman

📍 Nirol, Katwa • Goddess Phullara (51 Shakti Peethas - Sati's Lower Lip)

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Nalateswari Temple, Nalhati
51 Shakti Peethas (Sati's Throat / Vocal Cord) & Hillock Sanctuary

Nalateswari Temple, Nalhati

📍 Nalhati • Goddess Nalateswari (51 Shakti Peethas - Sati's Throat / Vocal Cord)

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Bakreshwar Temple, Birbhum
51 Shakti Peethas (Center of Eyebrows) & 8 Natural Hot Springs

Bakreshwar Temple, Birbhum

📍 Bakreshwar, Dubrajpur • Lord Bakreshwar (Shiva) & Goddess Mahamarakali (51 Shakti Peethas)

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Kiriteswari Temple, Murshidabad
51 Shakti Peethas (Sati's Crown) & Oldest Temple Site in Murshidabad

Kiriteswari Temple, Murshidabad

📍 Dahapara, Nabagram • Goddess Kiriteswari (51 Shakti Peethas - Sati's Crown / Diadem)

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Bahula Shakti Peetha, Ketugram
51 Shakti Peethas (Sati's Left Arm) & Ajay River Sanctuary

Bahula Shakti Peetha, Ketugram

📍 Ketugram, Katwa • Goddess Bahula (51 Shakti Peethas - Sati's Left Arm)

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Jogaadya Shakti Peetha, Ksheergram
51 Shakti Peethas (Sati's Great Toe) & Submerged Lake Goddess

Jogaadya Shakti Peetha, Ksheergram

📍 Ksheergram, Katwa • Goddess Jogaadya (51 Shakti Peethas - Sati's Great Toe)

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Bishnupur Rasmancha & Jor Bangla
UNESCO Tentative Site, Oldest Terracotta Brick Pyramid Monument in India

Bishnupur Rasmancha & Jor Bangla

📍 Bishnupur • Lord Radhamadhav (Malla Royal Rash Yatra Stage)

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Bishnupur Madan Mohan Temple
1694 CE Malla King Terracotta Masterpiece & Cannon Miracle Shrine

Bishnupur Madan Mohan Temple

📍 Bishnupur • Lord Madan Mohan (Krishna) & Radharani

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Bishnupur Shyam Rai Temple
1643 CE Pancharatna 5-Towered Terracotta Architectural Masterpiece

Bishnupur Shyam Rai Temple

📍 Bishnupur • Lord Shyam Rai (Krishna) & Goddess Radha

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Mayapur ISKCON Chandrodaya Mandir
World Headquarters of ISKCON & Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP)

Mayapur ISKCON Chandrodaya Mandir

📍 Mayapur, Nabadwip • Sri Sri Radha-Madhava, Ashtasakhis & Pancha Tattva

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Navadvipa Sri Chaitanya Birthplace (Yogapith)
Birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486 CE) & Sacred Neem Tree Seat

Navadvipa Sri Chaitanya Birthplace (Yogapith)

📍 Yogapith, Mayapur • Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (Gauranga) & Neem Tree Shrine

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Guptipara Vrindavan Chandra Temple
17th Century Atchala Terracotta Complex & Birthplace of Baroari Durga Puja

Guptipara Vrindavan Chandra Temple

📍 Guptipara, Balagarh • Lord Vrindavan Chandra (Krishna), Ramchandra & Chaitanya

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Ambika Kalna 108 Shiva Temples
Concentric Double-Circle 108 Atchala Shiva Shrines Monument

Ambika Kalna 108 Shiva Temples

📍 Ambika Kalna • Lord Shiva (108 White & Black Basalt Shiva Lingams)

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Tarapith Shakti Peetha
Principal Tantric Shakti Peetha (One of Bengal's Most Powerful Tantra Centers) & Cremation Ground Shrine

Tarapith Shakti Peetha

📍 Tarapith, Birbhum • Goddess Ma Tara (Tantric Form of Kali) & Mahasmashan of Bamakhyapa

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Bishnupur Terracotta Temple Complex
17th Century Malla Dynasty Terracotta Temple Complex (UNESCO Tentative List) — 22 Temples

Bishnupur Terracotta Temple Complex

📍 Bishnupur, Bankura • Lord Madan Mohan (Krishna) & Lord Radha Shyamsundar (Primary Shrines)

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Dakshineswar Kali Temple
19th Century Nine-Spired Navaratna Kali Temple — Seat of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa's Sadhana

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

📍 Dakshineswar, Kolkata • Goddess Bhavatarini (Kali — The Deliverer from the World) & Lord Shiva (Nataraj)

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