Tempel och andlig spår i Kolkata
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I denna dagstur besöker vi Kolkats mest betydande tempel. Erfarenheten omfattar Belur Math, det globala huvudkontoret för Ramakrishna Mission, Dakshineshwar Kali-templet grundat av Rani Rashmonis dröm, Jain-templet tillägnad Pareshnath den 23: e Tirthankara, och det ikoniska Kali-templet Kalighat som ligger bredvid en biflod av Hooghlyfloden.
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730AM- Hotell plocka upp Vår första destination är Belur Math, Ramakrishna-världens övergripande huvudkontor. Denna bostad för andlighet är ett utmärkt ställe att börja templet i Kolkata. Belur Math byggdes 1938, enligt Sri Ramakrishnas principer om universalitet av religioner, och innehåller arkitekturmotiv av ett hinduiskt tempel, en buddhistisk chaitya, en kristen kyrka och en islamisk moské. Vi kommer att besöka Sri Ramakrishna-templet, Gamla helgedomen, Swami Brahmananda-templet, Heliga modertemplet, Swami Vivekananda-templet, Samadhi-huset, Old Math och Ramakrishna-museet.
930AM- Dakshineswar Kali Temple Vi leder till det berömda Dakshineswar-templet som rymmer gudinnan Kali. Det grundades av Rani Rashmoni efter en dröm som hon hade när hon skulle börja på sin pilgrimsfärd till Benaras. Vi kommer att besöka det nio-spiriga Kali-templet i mitten av innergården. Kali idol är en basaltfigur och ser fascinerande ut med sitt guldbrokadäck. Vår guide kommer att berätta historien om hur denna plats spelade en viktig roll i Indiens självständighet.
11AM - Pareshnath Jain Temple Vi besöker sedan ett känt tempel tillägnad Jain-tron. Jain köpmän följde East India Company till Kolkata. De utgör en betydande del av samhället idag i Kolkata. Detta tempel är tillägnad Pareshnath, den 23: e Jain Tirthankar. Ända sedan templet invigdes 1867 har en lampa blivit glödande i sanctum sanctorum ända sedan!
1230 PM-Kalighat Kali Temple Kali-templet vid Kalighat är ett av de mest populära templen i Kolkata. Pilgrimer tränger hit för att be till gudinnan. Ursprungligen en liten hytt, detta tempel byggdes av kung Manasingha i början av 1500-talet. Templets nuvarande struktur byggdes av familjen Sabarna Roy Chowdhury i 1809. Vår guide kommer att berätta historien om Lord Shiva's dödliga kosmiska dans, där tårnen på hans hustru Satis högra fot föll i templets lokaler. 2 PM-Lunch 4 PM-Släpp tillbaka till hotellet
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Anirban was fantastic, funny and knowledgeable about the beautiful temples we saw. Highly recommended, and complimentary for those that have already done a general guided tour of Kolkata.
It is a good idea to pick this trip to visit the Kali temples which may be difficult without explanations and guidance for a single tourist.
On the plus side the guide was extremely efficient we were done by noon and saw all 4 temples so that was great but we often felt rushed and didn't get too linger/enjoy/take pictures very much. Guide was unaware lunch was included that was straightened out and he took us somewhere really good but there was a 400 rupee per person limit so be sure you have rupees with you to cover the additional charges. Also they do not have water in the vehicle, a first for me on a Viator trip, so you will need small denominations to buy water. The tour was close to $500 for the 3 of us. We thought it was expensive for what you got. But we did see the temples and the driver and guide are nice. So all and all it was OK.
The guide and the driver were very knowledgeable, personable, and communicated relevant information very well. Navigating the Kolkata traffic during office hours was challenging, and we had to take alternative routes. Despite all these issues, the temple visits were satisfying and peaceful. The guide provided a lot of background information and history. His knowledge was appreciated. Thank you very much!
Wonderful and enthusiastic tour guides. Very kind and helpful. They really cared about us. many many thanks to them..
Our guide Anirban was great. We travelled around the city seeing several sites. The various sites were all very interesting and Anirban added additional context and connections so we came away with a greater understanding of how the religions of the area relate to the history and development in the region. Recommend! Even in monsoon!!
Great overview of different temples located at different areas of Kolkata allowing the visitor to see different neighbourhoods and obtain some commentary on them. Equally interesting are the choices of the temples which differ in religion, style and atmosphere. Guide was friendly and spoke clearly.
My guide Anirban was very knowledgeable. Despite the really hot and humid weather, the tour was really good. It was nice to see a variety of temples and other parts of Kolkata on the drive between them.
