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Introduction
Calcutta
the seat of Saktipitha and centre of hectic sociopolitical
activities is justly famous for its religious catholocity and
universality
of spirit. It contains hundreds of small and big shrines in and out
of its bounds. Though Sakteism predominates over others, all
religions and every sect find their places of worship. But it is a
pity that very few separate, independent Sivaalayas of great
eminence and antiquity are found justifying its supremacy. Of
course, some temples are housing the portraits or images of Lord
Siva, but not the Sivalinga of stupendous size. It is only in the
Dakshineswar Kali temple, big Sivalingas in separate minishrines are
housed. And to ! there are twelve exclusive shrines, each enshrining
a modest size of Sivalinga and is receiving regular prayers. This
Dhakshineswara Kali temple is very near the Belur Math, but
separated by the river Hooghly, and 20 km off the Hourah station
enjoying taxi, auto, tonga and bus services. There is another one
called Bangeswara Mahadev temple near Hourah.
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