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Barrackpore
City in West Bengal
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Barrackpore is a city in the West Bengal state of India. It is close to Kolkata and also a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. It is the headquarters of the Barrackpore subdivision.
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# Gandhi Ghat
This ghat has a memorial and is enshrined with a part of Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes. There is a mural inside depicting his important work and is very detailed. The sunrise and sunset view at this ghat with the serene river flowing by is magnificent.
# Annapurna Temple
This beautiful temple was inaugurated by Shri Ramkrishna Paramhansa in 1875 and the architecture is inspired by Dakhineswar temple, built by Rani Rashmoni. The Annapurna temple, also known as Rani Rashmoni tempnle locally, was commissioned by Rani Rashmoni’s youngest daughter, Jagadamba Devi. As per local belief, Jagadamba dreamt of Ramkrishna asking her not to build a grander temple than her mother. And so Annapurna temple has only six Shiv temples as compared to twelve in Dakhineshwar.
This temple is also believed to have been in a legal tussle with British administration over the lion statue at the entrance. Like Rani’s previous clashes with British regarding tax imposed on poor fishermen and stopping religious procession, the courts again ruled in favor of her family. The locals say that this was also to avoid public opposition and rioting in her family’s support.
The temple is next to Rani Rashmoni ghat and the view of the river with humble fishing boats against the backdrop of Serampore’s industrial belt is gorgeous.
# Lalkuthi Fire Station (Old Building)
This ruined building with its expansive ground is mostly abandoned other than the local boys practicing cricket here every day. The local boys told us that this was once the zamindari house of Rani Rashmoni and her family in Barrackpore.
This also served as a fire station base for some time before being abandoned. How easy is it to imagine this fascinating house being the lavish abode of bygone Bengali royalty!
# St Bartholomew’s Cathedral (Garrison Church)
This Gothic-inspired church was earlier known as Garrison church. Built in 1831, this church was a place of solace and worship for the British officials and their families.
# Mangal Pandey Park
This park is dedicated to the earliest national hero, Mangal Pandey who raised his voice against Britishers leading to Sepoy Mutiny in 1857. It also has a children’s park and is frequented by locals. You can also take a boat ride through Ganga from here.
# Gandhi Museum
This museum is located on the riverside road and has a vast collection of books and letters written by Mahatma Gandhi. There are also a lot of photographs that are related to the life events of the Mahatma. The museum also houses a library which is open to the public.
#Barrackpore
Barrackpore
City in West Bengal
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Barrackpore is a city in the West Bengal state of India. It is close to Kolkata and also a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. It is the headquarters of the Barrackpore subdivision.
**
# Gandhi Ghat
This ghat has a memorial and is enshrined with a part of Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes. There is a mural inside depicting his important work and is very detailed. The sunrise and sunset view at this ghat with the serene river flowing by is magnificent.
# Annapurna Temple
This beautiful temple was inaugurated by Shri Ramkrishna Paramhansa in 1875 and the architecture is inspired by Dakhineswar temple, built by Rani Rashmoni. The Annapurna temple, also known as Rani Rashmoni tempnle locally, was commissioned by Rani Rashmoni’s youngest daughter, Jagadamba Devi. As per local belief, Jagadamba dreamt of Ramkrishna asking her not to build a grander temple than her mother. And so Annapurna temple has only six Shiv temples as compared to twelve in Dakhineshwar.
This temple is also believed to have been in a legal tussle with British administration over the lion statue at the entrance. Like Rani’s previous clashes with British regarding tax imposed on poor fishermen and stopping religious procession, the courts again ruled in favor of her family. The locals say that this was also to avoid public opposition and rioting in her family’s support.
The temple is next to Rani Rashmoni ghat and the view of the river with humble fishing boats against the backdrop of Serampore’s industrial belt is gorgeous.
# Lalkuthi Fire Station (Old Building)
This ruined building with its expansive ground is mostly abandoned other than the local boys practicing cricket here every day. The local boys told us that this was once the zamindari house of Rani Rashmoni and her family in Barrackpore.
This also served as a fire station base for some time before being abandoned. How easy is it to imagine this fascinating house being the lavish abode of bygone Bengali royalty!
# St Bartholomew’s Cathedral (Garrison Church)
This Gothic-inspired church was earlier known as Garrison church. Built in 1831, this church was a place of solace and worship for the British officials and their families.
# Mangal Pandey Park
This park is dedicated to the earliest national hero, Mangal Pandey who raised his voice against Britishers leading to Sepoy Mutiny in 1857. It also has a children’s park and is frequented by locals. You can also take a boat ride through Ganga from here.
# Gandhi Museum
This museum is located on the riverside road and has a vast collection of books and letters written by Mahatma Gandhi. There are also a lot of photographs that are related to the life events of the Mahatma. The museum also houses a library which is open to the public.
#Barrackpore