An 1855 temple on the Hooghly with twelve Shiva shrines along the riverfront, closely associated with Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
The Metro now reaches Dakshineswar directly. Phones and bags must be deposited; the counters are free. Combine with Belur Math across the river by ferry.
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