Annapurna Temple, Chanak

অন্নপূর্ণা মন্দির, চাণক

Dakshineswar’s near-twin, built in 1875 by Rani Rashmoni’s daughter.

About Annapurna Temple, Chanak

Jagadamba Devi, the youngest daughter of Rani Rashmoni and wife of Mathur Mohan Biswas, built this temple to Annapurna on the river between Titagarh and Barrackpore in 1875. It follows the Dakshineswar plan: a navaratna temple, a natmandir, six Shiva temples along the ghat and a lion gate. Sri Ramakrishna attended its consecration. It is run by the family’s trust and is very quiet on most days.

Why visit

The same architecture as Dakshineswar, with space to yourself.

What to see and do

The navaratna temple
The six Shiva temples and the Rani Rashmoni ghat
The lion gateway

Plan your visit

Area: Titagarh, BT Road to Barrackpore
Nearest landmark: Talpukur, between Titagarh and Barrackpore
Best time: Morning or sunset. October to March is the most comfortable time of year.
Time needed: About 40 minutes
Cost: Free
Entry: An active place of worship that admits visitors; its own rules apply. An active temple with a midday closure; hours are not currently verified.
Train: Barrackpore or Titagarh, then an auto
Walking: Little walking
Photography: Photography is fine with some care. Ask before photographing inside the shrine.

Nearby and related places

Gandhi Ghat: A riverside memorial where Gandhi’s ashes were immersed.
Twenty-six Shiva Temples, Khardah: Twenty-six aatchala temples round one courtyard near the river.
Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya: A museum of Gandhi’s life and his work in Bengal.
Mangal Pandey Park: A riverside garden in memory of the sepoy of 1857.

Walks that include it

Barrackpore Heritage Trail: Rashmoni’s daughter’s temple and Gandhi’s river

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