What to do and see in Kolkata District, West Bengal: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

September 7, 2021 Hana Mouser

Discover the best top things to do in Kolkata District, India including Nakhoda Mosque, Parashnath Jain Temple, Pareshnath Jain Temple, Birla Temple, ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Dakshineswar Ramkrishna Sangha Adyapeath, Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Kolkata, Ramakrishna Math, Shri Mahalaxmi Temple.
Restaurants in Kolkata District

1. Nakhoda Mosque

Mahatma Gandhi Rd & Rabindra Sarani, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
Excellent
47%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

Nakhoda Mosque

Reviewed By 475vladimirm - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Nakoda Mosque is the principal mosque of Kolkata. It’s in the Chitpur area of the Burrabazar business district in Central Kolkata, at the intersection of Zakaria Street and Rabindra Sarani. The mosque was built as an imitation of the mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Fouzaan at Sikandra, Agra by Kutchi Memon Jamat. The foundation stone was laid on 11 September 1926.

2. Parashnath Jain Temple

11/A Heysham Road Near Elgin Road Forum Mall, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700020 India
Excellent
47%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 152 reviews

Parashnath Jain Temple

Reviewed By rosalindholt32 - Martock, United Kingdom

Beautiful Jain temple lovely gardens great place to chill out and a lovely little shop selling lots of fun stuff,

3. Pareshnath Jain Temple

Badridas Temple St Jiban Krishna Ghosh Rd, Tala, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700037 India http://hubpages.com/travel/Parasnath-sheetalnath-jain-Glass-Temple-Kolkata-rai-badridas-mukim-tourist-place
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 170 reviews

Pareshnath Jain Temple

Reviewed By ParwathiH

The Pareshnath Jain Temple is actually a complex of three separate Jain temples. The temples are located in a very spacious grounds with well maintained gardens. The temples are also very nice architecturally and aesthetically. We had been here in the morning and had a very nice darshan.

4. Birla Temple

Ashutosh Chowdhury Road 29 Ashutosh Choudhury Avenue, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700019 India 2475 9717
Excellent
50%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 473 reviews

Birla Temple

Reviewed By Mitesh5556 - Dhanbad, India

The glowing structure that adorns the streets of Kolkata is the popular Hindu Temple, Birla Temple. Dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha, the temple is perfect specimen of craftsmanship.

5. ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple

3 C Minto Park Albert Road, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700017 India +91 33 4040 3300 [email protected] http://www.iskconkolkata.com
Excellent
60%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 174 reviews

ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govind Temple

Reviewed By Mander90 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

A great peaceful place for worshipping the Lord Krishna. This place also houses Govindas restaurant where one can find tasty veg foods. It also houses a shop for buying momentous. They also have staying facilities for guests.

6. Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Near Bali Bridge P.O. :Alambazar, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700035 India 2564 5222 [email protected] http://www.dakshineswarkalitemple.org
Excellent
62%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,925 reviews

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Reviewed By Khagio1

Very peaceful quite place and taking a bath of the ganga in the holy place of Maa Kali , if you are in Kolkata please visit this place a holy place , recommended

7. Dakshineswar Ramkrishna Sangha Adyapeath

7/2D Natabar Dutta Row Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700057 India 91 33 227 8693 http://www.adyapeath.org/
Excellent
69%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 67 reviews

Dakshineswar Ramkrishna Sangha Adyapeath

Reviewed By consumersays - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

The Dakshineswar temple is one of the famous Kali temple to be visited in Kolkata. It offers a sublime ambiance for prayers.

8. Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Kolkata

Bhasa 14 No., Diamond Harbour Rd Dist. 24 Parganas, Kolkata (Calcutta) 743503 India +91 33 2497 8698 http://www.baps.org/Global-Network/India/Kolkata.aspx
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 54 reviews

Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Kolkata

Reviewed By Mona852015 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

A must visit place inside Kolkata. Its bit outskirts of Kolkata and the serenity, peace and beauty of this temple and surroundings just mind blowing. You will be feeling like to sit there for long without thinking anything. This temple has its own selling counter from where you can have good incense stick ( I bought that) also there is a reasonable restaurant.

9. Ramakrishna Math

90 Cossipore Road, Kolkata (Calcutta) India http://rkmcudyanbati.org
Excellent
72%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Ramakrishna Math

Reviewed By meditationjairaj1961

While on a spiritual pilgimage to India in February 2020,I had the privilege to visit Cossipore Gardens with my Guru ,Swami Paramananda .It was indeed one of the most precious times I had with my Guru especialy with the prevaling peaceful and serene atmosphere of this sanctuary .Strong were feelings to learn that Shri Ramakrishna had spent his remaining days before he chose to go to leave his mortal coils for His divine abode.This place is indeed blessed with my Guru's passage there.I felt cool ,calm and collected in the presence of these two divine beings.

10. Shri Mahalaxmi Temple

70 Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700023 India +91 98316 38243 http://thekolkatabuzz.com/sri-mahalakshmi-temple/
Excellent
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Good
50%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Shri Mahalaxmi Temple

Reviewed By ankan146 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

very big complex one has to climb few staircases.to reach for darsan .. open from 5.30 AM to noon,and 4pm to 9pm .daily. Photography is prohibited .big hall with huge pillars for sitiing and praying. evening arti is special attraction.

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