Ramrajatala Ram Temple

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Location: Ram Temple, 29, Ramrajatala Station Rd, Santragachi, Ramrajatala, Howrah, West Bengal 711104, India

Estimated Visiting Time: It should not take more than 1 hour.

‘Ramrajatala Ram Temple’ is a neighborhood in Howrah city, Howrah district, state of West Bengal. The temple is a part of the area covered by ‘The Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). The name of the area has emerged from the presence of a temple dedicated to Lord Rama. However, the local people undertake three months of worship every year at the temple with great serenity. Locals say that his tradition of worship of Lord Rama has been continuing for about 3 consecutive centuries. If you are visiting Howrah, we recommend you visit this historic place.

Attraction

The temple is famous for the name ‘Ram Mandir’ and is situated in Ramrajatala, Howrah. Many devotees of Ram come here too. From Howrah station by train, you can reach ‘Ramrajatala station, which’ is just 7 minute walking distance. You can also come by the ’52 route bus’ from Esplanade or Howrah station. Ram Thakur puja starts from ‘Ramnabami’ and ends on the last Sunday of Bengali’ Srabon’ month. This gives the visitors a good time to visit. The temple is quite clean, and some of its parts are newly decorated. Here, you can visit the idols of Ram, Laxman, Sita, Bajarangbali, Shiva, Narayan, Bamon avatar, Sabitri – Satya Ban, and the Saraswati as well. However, the Puja dala is just Rs 20. You can buy it under the temple shed if you want.

The Ram Puja starts on ‘Ramnavami’ in Chaitra-Baisakh month and continues up to the last Sunday of ‘Shravan month.’ As a result, it is the longest-running fair in West Bengal. You can buy so many things at a time.

History

‘Ayodhyaram Choudhury’, who was the zamindar, started ‘Rama puja’ for the first time in this area. It is situated near the house of ‘Mr. Soumik Adak Choudhury’. According to him, he has got some ‘divine instructions’ to worship Lord Rama. After that, he started a huge ‘Barowari Puja’ of Lord Rama. Puja became massively popular over time, and the locality was named after it, Ramrajatala.

However, during that time, the ‘Saraswati Puja’ was very famous in that area and the villagers used to enjoy the same a lot from the past 300 years. So, some of the villagers (who were fond of the Saraswati Puja) opposed the Ram Puja. The two groups eventually came to a conclusion after numerous discussions that Ram Puja would be done. Also, the ‘Goddess of Wisdom Saraswati’ would be placed on the top of Lord Ram and Sita.

Inside/Outside Views

Ram Temple is a beautiful sanctuary. Every corner of the temple exudes peace and divinity. The intricate carvings as well as architecture are breathtaking when you concentrate on them. The priests are welcoming as well. As a whole, the aura of the temple is truly spiritual and inspirational. A must-visit for devotees as well as architecture enthusiasts alike. We highly recommend this temple for a rejuvenating experience.
Every year, a great festival occurs in this temple. Thousands of devotees gather for religious purposes, and the vibrant aura of the temple attracts them most. The area has a grandeur as many cultural people live here whom you can meet. This area is specifically famous for ‘educated people’s nests.’ We hope that this temple will not disappoint you.

Opening Hours

Saturday 9:30 AM–9:30 PM

Sunday 9:30 AM–9:30 PM

Monday 9:30 AM–9:30 PM

Tuesday 9:30 AM–9:30 PM

Wednesday 9:30 AM–9:30 PM

Thursday Closed

Friday 9:30 AM–9:30 PM

Entry & Others Fees

The temple does not require any fees, yet the puja dala night cost Rs. 20.

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How to Reach

By road: It is situated in Howrah’s ‘Ramrajatala’ area. From the busy area of Howrah, the Ramrajatala Ram Temple is only 2 to 4 km away. Howrah is well connected with other major cities like Kolkata, Midnapore, Siliguri, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Mumbai etc. of the country. And from Howrah city, you will get local transport to reach the site.

By air: The closest airport, ‘Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport’ (which is an international one), is almost 30 kilometers away from this area and is in Dum Dum, Kolkata. You can visit this place from outside of India. Apart from that, there are airports in Delhi, Mumbai, or Lucknow with direct flights to Kolkata. From the airport, you can easily get local transport to reach the site.

By train: The closest railway station from the Ramrajatala Ram Temple is only 4 km away at the ‘Howrah Railway Station.’ This station is well connected with major areas of the country. From the station, you will get local transport so that you can reach the site.

Tips for Travellers

Please wear suitable and comfortable clothes according to both culture and seasons.
Don’t forget to follow the code of conduct.
If you are visiting Howrah for the first time, try to visit in a group for safety purposes.
Please stay away from total strangers.
Put off your shoes while entering the main temple.