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Heavenly Abode- Dakhineshwar

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Located on the banks of River Hooghly, Kolkata , the picturesque view of Dakhineshwar is enough to awake the spiritual vibes within leaving one enchanted and willing to come back more often.  Since past one year, I had this resolved to be here, but for some reason, was just a passerby. Finally, this month, the opportune moment came, a moment I didn't want to miss out under all circumstances. About Dakhineshwar: Dakshineswar Kali Temple  is a Hindu temple located in Dakhineshwar near  Kolkata . Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali, meaning,  'She who liberates Her devotees from the ocean of existence  i.e. World. The temple was built by Rani Rashmoni, a philanthropist and a devotee of Kali in 1855. The temple is famous for its association with Ramakrishna Paramhansa, a mystic of 19th Century Bengal. The temple compound, apart from the nine-spired main temple, contains a l