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Kolkata the capital of West Bengal is a prime pilgrimage site for the Bengali-Hindus. Wealthy with some renowned temples in India, Kolkata opens its door to worldwide travelers. The temple tour to Kolkata offers with some majestic and significant pilgrimage spots that welcome millions of devotees in its vicinity.

The Chaitanyadev Temple, Ekteswara Temple, Bargabhima Temple, Hanseswari Temple, Jateshwarnath Temple, Kapil Muni Temple, Dhirdham Temple, Kalyaneshwari Temple and the Jaya Deva Temple are some temples and shrines of Kolkata bears a leading role in Kolkata Pilgrimage tour.

Prime Pilgrimage spots of Kolkata

The Bakranath Temple: The Bakranath Temple is the ultimate example of Oriyan style architectural splendor. It is highly popular for its Hot Springs, a must visited temple during the pilgrimage tour Kolkata.

Tarakeswar: Tarakeswar is an eminent pilgrimage spot of west Bengal, the abode of Lord Shiva. It is a brilliant construction of 18th century. At the time of Shivaratri festivals a plethora of devotes come to offer Pooja and aarti in front of Lord Shiva

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Bishnupur: Bishnupur is famous for generating the Vishnupur Gharana music. Bishnupur is the temple town of west Bengal hosts several brick shrines. The architecture and grandeur of Bishnupur is successful in attracting travelers from all over the world.

Bansberia: Ananta Vasudev and Hanseshwari in Bansberia build the temple, a genuine spot for pilgrims. The fashion and architecture of the construction tells its history, which decorates with 13-lotus bud-shaped minars and its inner precincts trail the shape of human anatomy.

Antpur: Antpur is a significant place of Hooghly district, dedicated to Jaleshwar, Baneshwar, Fuleshwar and Gangadhar. Radha Govind temple with its enclosed courtyard and terracotta board is the prime means of attraction of Antpur. Antpur is the finest example of 18th century structure, built by zamindar Krishnaram Mitra.

The Bhagawati Temple: Bhagawati Temple is about 150 years old shrine located in Gourangpur close to Asansol in West Bengal. The temple is a spectacular piece of architecture in bricks attracts thousands of devotees every season.

Dakshineswar Kali Temple: Dakshineswar Kali Temple is dedicated and associated with the Ma Kali and saint Ramakrishna Paramhansadeva. A huge array of kali devotees and Ramakrishna followers make their divine visit to the place and this temples contributes significantly in making Kolkata a highly Pilgrimage spot.

The Brindabanchandra Temple: The Brindabanchandra Temple is situated at Guptipara, a few kms from Kolkata is meant for Chaitanya Guru- the saint known for his love and dedication to Lord Krishna. The Brindabanchandra Temple is the largest among all the temples of this region.

The Bansuli Temple: It is a significant tourist destination at Nannur in west Bengal. The temple is the finest evidence of Gupta rule in India. The Bansuli temple is rather like a mound invites a huge gathering of pilgrims in its premises.