Lord Sri Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886) the great religious clairvoyant was born in Kamarpukur in the district of Hooghly in West Bengal, India. This Holy Place turns into a pilgrimage as well as a tourist destination. Kamarpukur is situated in the extreme West of Arambag Sub-division of Hooghly District, West Bengal. It is surrounded by three rivers like the Damodar, the Kansabati and the Darakeswar. Considering its geographical location and historical importance, Kamarpukur has taken a vital position in the road map of rural tourism in West Bengal. In other words, it may be said that the tourists visit Kamarpukur for religious purpose and thereafter cover the neighboring tourists locations in one go.
Places of Interests:
The Temple of Sri Raghuvira
Sri Ramakrishna’s Living room
Yogi’s Siva Temple
The primary School
Palace of Manik Raja
Temple of Gopeswar Siva
In and around Kamarpukur
Jayrambati (Birth place of Sri Sri Sarada Devi)
Garmandaran
Bishnupur (Heritage Destination)Temple Town