Dakshineswar Ramkrishna Sangha Adyapeath Mandir

  • The temple was built in 1967. The followers of Annada Charan Bhattacharya – a great devotee of Maa Kali and Sri Ramkrishna; founded the temple in 1915. 
  • Annada Charan Bhattacharya was setting up a successful practice in Ayurvedic medicine in Calcutta. However, he received a divine dream from Sri Ramakrishna following which he recovered the deity of Adya Ma from a pond in the Eden Gardens. Later he received instruction to immerse the idol in Ganga on the auspicious day of Vijaya Dashami. A replica of this deity was instructed to be set up and worshipped in a temple which stands till today. 
  • The types and quantities of food offerings were dictated to Annada Thakur by Sri Ramakrishna in dreams, and these instructions are still strictly followed today. Because the temple itself is rather small inside, the food offerings are made in the nearby Bhog Ghar, a separate building in full view of the temple altar. The food thus blessed by having been offered is then distributed as prasad to all visitors. 
  • The main temple is made of immaculate white marble and is three temples nestled inside one another. The temple’s symbolism denotes the unity of all aspects of the Hindu faith and the unity of all religions toward a common goal: humanity’s realization of God. Its spire combines Shiva’s Trident, the Moon and Star, the Cross, and the Hand Fan–the symbols of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism respectively.
  • The main altar comprises of three altars, one atop the other, like stairsteps. On the bottom altar is a murthi of Sri Ramakrishna, with the word “Guru” inscribed nearby. On the middle altar is a replica of the idol of Adya Ma found by Annada Thakur in the Eden Garden. This murthi is made of eight metals. Nearby is inscribed “Knowledge and Work.” The topmost altar is adorned by the murthis of Radha and Krishna, known all over India as the Divine Couple. They are encircled by the sacred syllable om, and at their feet is inscribed the word “Love.” Thus love is the foremost virtue and the clearest path to God. 
The main altar (picture from internet)
  • The temple is constructed in such a way that the altar is clearly visible in its entirety whenever the doors are opened. 
  • Thousands of pilgrims and visitors assemble daily to worship, pray, experience darshan, and receive prasadam. 
  • Religious songs and discourses are held every day in the nearby Natmandir (music hall). 
  • The other services include Adyapeath Balak and Balika Ashrams (houses, feeds, and educates destitute and orphaned children from different parts of West Bengal), Nara Narayan Seva – (feeding poor people), Sadhak Ashram and Sadkika Ashram (shelter for men and women who have dedicated their lives to the service of God).
  • Dakshineswar Ramkrishna Sangha Adyapeath, USA (DRSA, USA) is a Hindu temple located in central New Jersey. It was founded in 1995 as a branch of the Dakshineswar Ramkrishna Sangha Adyapeath, an organization dedicated to the service of humanity and the worship of Adya Ma. 
Side view of the main temple

Jugal Mandir 

Idol of the Jugal mandir

Portrait of Ananda Charan

Portrait of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa

The main temple






The entrance




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