North Kolkata’s Baranagar Kancher Mandir was founded by Swami Satyananda Dev on the east bank of River Hooghly (Ganga) near to Baranagar Patbari and now managed & maintained by Sri Ramakrishna Ashram. Let’s check out few details of Baranagar Kanch Mandir [Glass Temple / Sheesha Mandir].
Kancher Mandir, Baranagar (Kolkata)
• Significance of Kancher Mandir, Baranagar (Kolkata): - Let’s check out why Kancher Mandir of Baranagar (Kolkata) is famous (popular) and attracts tourists. Baranagar Kancher Mandir (Mani Mandir) founded by Swami Satyananda Ji, on the eastern bank of River Hooghly (Ganga) inside Baranagar Sri Sri Ramakrishna Ashram premises in North Kolkata. Sri Sri Ramkrishna Sebaytan manages & maintains this Kancher Mandir. This temple is known as Kancher Mandir because it is made of Glasses (Kanch / Sheesha); thus local people also called it 'Sheesha Mandir' as well. Swami Satyananda Ji, an ardent follower of the Swami Abhedananda [16th direct disciples of Ramakrishna Paramhansa], established Glass Temple (Kancher Mandir). Sri Ramakrishna birthday, Maa Sarada birthday & Swami Satyananda birthday - thrice every year celebration happens in a great manner here by the followers of Ramakrishna Mission. Inside, Baranagar Kanch Mandir (Sheesha Mandir), Kolkata you will get to see Swami Satyananda Ji idol, Sarada Maa idol, used clothes accessories photographs of Swami Satyananda Ji. Two old Shiva Temples, Chatrabas (Boy's hostel) etc. are also there inside Baranagar Sheesha Mandir, Kolkata.
• Location / Address of Kanch Mandir, Baranagar, Kolkata: - P.K. Sana Lane, Sri Sri Ramkrishna Ashram, Near Baranagar Patbari, Baranagar, Kolkata-36.
• Phone contact number of Baranagar Kancher Mandir, Kolkata: - .
• Kancher Mandir, Baranagar (Kolkata) Opening & Closing Timings: - Glass Temple / Sheesha Mandir / Kanch Mandir entrance gate remains open once in the morning & once in the afternoon till evening. During celebration days, gate remains open throughout the day.
• Best time to visit Kancher Mandir, Baranagar (Kolkata): - Except monsoon season; any time you may visit Baranagar Kancher Mandir. But, it’s recommended to visit in the afternoon for the beautiful view of Sunset on the other side of River Ganga.
• Nearby places to visit from Kancher Mandir, Baranagar (Kolkata): - On the same day; you may visit to nearest tourist places like Baranagar Patbari, Cossipore Udyanbati, Dakshineswar Kali Temple etc.
• How to go to Kancher Mandir? Route map of Kancher Mandir, Baranagar (Kolkata): - Now, let’s discuss where is Kancher Mandir, Baranagar (Kolkata) and which route to follow to go to Kancher Mandir. e-Rickshaw (Toto) service is available from Dakshineswar Bus Stand to Baranagar Kancher Mandir along with Rickshaw & Auto.
• Accommodations near Kancher Mandir, Baranagar (Kolkata): - Now, let’s check out hotels, lodges, or any kind of rooms on rent are available or not near to Kancher Mandir. No such hotels, lodges & guest houses available near to Baranagar Sheesha Mandir of Kolkata. You should stay at Dakshineswar, where finding budget hotels, luxurious hotels & cheap lodges are very easy.
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