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<\/p>\nWhich is the Bengali\u2019s best-loved pilgrimage centre? Had a public opinion amid the Bengali been organized then possible most of them unanimously would have picked out the Dakshineswar Kali temple, housing the homestead of Goddess Kali located in Dakshineswar, near Kolkata. The commanding deity of this temple is actually Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali, meaning, \u2018She who liberates her lifelong devotees from the ocean of existence\u2019. It is believed that this is the sanctum where one of our best known mystic preachers of nineteenth century Bengal Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa caught sight of the holy spirit of the long-familiar Hindu divinity Kali Mother in its inimitable style.<\/p>\n
Ramakrishna obtained his spiritual vision and preached the unity of all religions.\u00a0 It was the sheer dedication and indomitable spirit of Rani Rashmoni, an 19th century altruist, an ardent follower of deity Kali and of-course the benefactor that ultimately helped her well-wishers to found this spiritual shrine in 1855. The theological connection with Ramakrishna and Rani Rashmoni had made this shrine more spiritual and a place of bliss as well. Having the great faith on this sublime myth, millions of people not only form Bengali community but also from others visit this holy place from years together. Today we will get enriched to know prolific history of this holy temple and what to experience in this wonderful shrine as well.<\/p>\n
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But before moving onto the historical development of Dakshineswar temple complex, let\u2019s have a close look at the social backdrop of Bengal being ruled under the British at that time which actually stimulated the rising of such a shrine. Being grappled by the very first ardour of nationalism in the form of Sipahi Mutiny, the audacious Sipahis (soldiers) of Barrackpore revolted in 1857 on the line of river Ganges. The Dakshineswar shrine would be constructed on the bank of Ganges. The mutiny triggering a national outrage didn\u2019t escape from the attention of the enlightened residents of the former capital of the country, Kolkata (second largest city of the British Empire only next to London). Amidst the philanthropists of the city, was the intrepid but deeply spiritual and devotional Rani Rashmoni who was the Groundbreaker, protesting soundlessly against the British rule.<\/p>\n