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| Shri Rama Krishna Mandir, Narendrapur |
Going beyond the chaos of the city Kolkata, a suburban area
at Narendrapur (a 15-min journey by autorickshaw from the Patuli-Sonarpur road
connector) many Rama Krishna Dev devotees regularly visit the Shri Rama Krishna
Mandir, which is the 3rd most revered place after the Belur
Math and the Dakshineshwar Mandir.
Once passing through the entry gates, it is noticeable how much
more calm and green the surrounding is compared to the outside. There is hardly
any commotion, devotees are entering or coming out of the temple building individually
or by groups, all peacefully.
Anyone can enter the temple in regular days, many prayer
songs are offered and the devotees sit through the prayers in meditative peace.
At evening, there is ‘Aratrik’,a traditional candlestick-wielding ritual along with different
prayers, shlokas (hymns).
The simplicity is the most significant charm of this temple,
which is neither too big to notice it from a big distance nor too glitzy to
overshadow the simple worshiping of the humble devotees. 