Kolkata has an amalgam of holy places. The city has been
deeply influenced by great reformers and preachers of Indian sub
continent. The city houses a diverse population who are followers of
major faiths like Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Buddhism, Christianity
and Judaism. The holy places as such include popular worshipping
places like temples, mosques, churches and synagogues. Some of these
worshipping places form the local tourist attractions. These holy
places includes Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, Nakhoda
Mosque, Paresnath Temple, St Paul's Cathedral and Portuguese
Cathedral.
The holy places mentioned are important following their historical
importance or association with great religious thinkers and
spiritual visionaries. Ramakrishna Parmahamsa, one such reformist of
the 19th century has left great impressions in the city.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple is associated with this personality. Belur
Math is an amalgam of a temple, mosque and church. Besides popular
holy places there are numerous worshipping places scattered in the
city.
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