List of Names & Information on Famous Hindu Temples in West Bengal

Here you can find list of names and information (like history, facts & architecture) on ancient / old Hindu temples in West Bengal, India. These famous temples in West Bengal are most visited and most sought after best tourist places. You can also find photos of West Bengal temples / mandir.

Darjeeling Temples, West Bengal »

The Dhirdham temple is Darjeeling is one of the most popular and sacred temples of Darjeeling. Built along the lines of the world famous Pashupatinath Temple located in Kathmandu Nepal with its distinct three storied architectural style this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered to be one of the oldest temples of Darjeeling. It is a colourful temple complex which was constructed by a very important person of Nepal, Purna Bahadur Shah in the year 1939.

The Mahakal Temple in Darjeeling, also known as the Observatory Hill is very popular and highly revered religious temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Rising abruptly from Chowrashta which is a very popular tourist spot, this temple is very sacred and visited by thousands of people every year. The place where this temple stands today was once believed to be the place

Hooghly Temples, West Bengal »

The Tarakeshwar Temple is identified to be the absolute hub with regard to the Shiva division in entire Bengal. The temple is actually situated at a distance of 58 kilometres from Kolkata city but is quite well linked with local trains. The temple is learnt to be the hub of all kinds of activities related to the village or Tarakeshwar town. The temple is believed to be visited by millions of devotes from all over the country and even from other foreign countries as well.

Kolkata Temples, West Bengal »

The Dakshineswar Kali temple is located on the eastern banks of the Hoogly River, a tributary of The Ganges in the metropolitan city of Kolkata in West Bengal, India. It is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali, the destructor of evil and demons. She is worshipped in the name of Bhavatarani, "She who liberates her devotees from the ocean of existence". The Dakshineswar Temple was built by Rani Rashmoni in the 19th century.

The Kalighat Kali Temple is one of the most prominent temples of Kolkata. As the name suggests, the temple is situated in a small locality of Kolkata, Kalighat in West Bengal. The presiding deity of the temple is the famous Hindu goddess called Kali. The temple is supposed to be one among the 51 Shakti Peethas which further adds to the popularity of the temple.