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The document provides an overview of four significant temples in India: Meenakshi Amman Temple, Brihadeeswarar Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and Kalighat Temple, highlighting their architectural styles, historical significance, and cultural importance. Meenakshi Amman Temple is known for its Dravidian architecture, while Brihadeeswarar Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Chola engineering. Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Kalighat Temple are prominent pilgrimage sites in West Bengal, dedicated to Goddess Kali, with unique architectural features and rich spiritual histories.

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Temples

The document provides an overview of four significant temples in India: Meenakshi Amman Temple, Brihadeeswarar Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and Kalighat Temple, highlighting their architectural styles, historical significance, and cultural importance. Meenakshi Amman Temple is known for its Dravidian architecture, while Brihadeeswarar Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Chola engineering. Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Kalighat Temple are prominent pilgrimage sites in West Bengal, dedicated to Goddess Kali, with unique architectural features and rich spiritual histories.

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Temples

By: Mithilesh .S.r


our Focus on :
Meenakshi Amman Temple
The Brihadeeswarar Temple
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Kalighat Temple
an edifice erected as
a place of public
worship
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to
Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar,
showcases stunning Dravidian architecture.
Originally built by the Pandya king Kulasekara, it
was later expanded by the Nayak rulers,
especially King Tirumalai Nayak. The temple
features 14 towering gopurams, pillared halls,
and intricate stone carvings celebrating divine
mythology and craftsmanship.
The Brihadeeswarar Temple
The Brihadeeswarar Temple, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a
grand Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built by Chola emperor
Raja Raja Chola I in the 11th century, it is a masterpiece of Dravidian
architecture. Constructed entirely from granite, the temple features
a massive vimana (tower) rising 66 meters high and a giant Nandi
statue carved from a single stone. The temple showcases the
engineering brilliance and artistic excellence of the Cholas and is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Dakshineswar Kali Temple, located on the eastern bank of
the Hooghly River near Kolkata, West Bengal, is dedicated
to Goddess Kali in the form of Bhavatarini. It was built in
1855 by Rani Rashmoni, a philanthropist and devotee. The
temple complex features traditional Bengali architecture
with a main temple housing the deity, along with 12 Shiva
temples and a Radha-Krishna temple. It gained spiritual
prominence through association with mystic saint Sri
Ramakrishna, who served as a priest there. The temple
remains a major pilgrimage site and a symbol of devotion
and spiritual awakening.
Kalighat Temple
Kalighat Temple, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, is one of
the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Goddess Kali.
It is believed to be one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where the
toes of Goddess Sati fell. The present temple structure was
built in the early 19th century by the Sabarna Roy
Chowdhury family, though the site has been a place of
worship for centuries. The idol of Kali here is unique, with
three eyes, a long tongue, and four arms, made of black
stone. Kalighat remains a powerful center of devotion and
cultural heritage in Bengal.
Comparison of temples
Meenakshi Amman
Aspect Kalighat Temple
Temple

Height 170 feet 30-40 feet

Land Area 14 acres 0.6 acres

Era of Construction 6th century 19th century

Dravidian architecture Bengal temple architecture,


with towering gopurams, featuring curved roof
Architecture Style
intricate carvings, and (do-chala), terracotta work,
mandapams and kalash atop the dome

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