Hangeshwari Temple, Hooghly
Hangeshwari Temple, Hooghly

Hangseshwari Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Hangseswari which is also one of the forms of Kali. It is another well known Kali temple in West Bengal and is visited by locals and tourists both. This temple was started by Raja Nrisingha Deb Roy Mahasay and then later it was completed by his widow Rani Sankari in 1814. This temple has another temple called as Ananta Basudeba temple which is situated beside the main temple.  Hangseshwari Temple is quite popular for its unique structure which is one of the major attractions amongst the tourists.

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