Ramprasad's Vite
Halisahar is known for Sadhak Ramprasad’s Kali temple. Ramprasad started worshiping his goddess and was enlightened here. Slowly the temple place became more popular and started to be termed as Ramprasad's Vite.
Background
Kavi Ramprasad Sen ( 1720 - 1795) is believed to be born at Kumarhatta village near Halisahar. He was a great worshiper of Goddess Kali and was Enlightened. He composed number of poems in praise of his Goddess. Two of his most famous compilations are Vidyasunder and Kalikirtan. His works have been translated in many foreign languages including english, french and german. He has become a legend in Bengal. The place in Halisahar where he was Enlightened is now called as Ramprasad's Vite.
Ramakrishna Roy Choudhury of the family had inherited spritual influence from his ancestors like Kamdev Brahmachari and he too worshipped Goddess Kali.
He created the Panchabati and engaged himself in meditation. He became one of the renowned spiritual figures of his time and was honored much by the people of Bengal. The place where he worshiped came to be known as Ramakrishna Dham. After his death, his daughter-in-law (eldest son's wife) Subhadra Devi requested Ramprasad to stay at Ramakrishna Dham and carry on the worship of the Goddess. She also wished to donate the land in favor of Ramprasad. Ramprasad also deeply influenced by Ramakrishna's devotion wished to meditate at the holy place and was highly pleased to accept the proposal. He thanked Suvadra Devi for giving him such an honor.
This place of Worship at Halisahar is highly regarded as sacred to the Hindus. Ramprasad was deeply associated with the place and it was his place of worship. The most famous place in Halisahar.
You can also visit
From Ramprasad's Vite bus stop on your way to main temple you can also visit following temples which are adjoining to the road. They also have unique history.
Beautiful and elegant Shiva Temple
One of the oldest Shiva Temple in Halisahar
Basanti-tala famous for basanti puja festival. The oldest basanti Puja in Halisahar. An worth place to visit.
Functions
i) Daily Puja, Daily Bhog. Time of Puja/offering - 7.30 a.m. to 12 noon and 4.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ticket to be collected within 10 a.m. of each day for Bhog-prasad. Bhog-prasad distribution at 12-30 p.m.
ii) Annakut Utsab - 26th January every year
iii) Pratistha Dibas of Ramprosad Sen's Replica - On 15th October, every year
iv) Shyama Puja - Yearly Spl. Puja of the day of Kalipuja
How to Reach
Trains are available to Halisahar from Sealdah North. From there any body can reach Halisahar railway station by local train. From Halishar station one can reach hear by Auto/Manual rickshaw... Other wise one can reach Naihati or Kanchrapara railway station by local train. From there by 85 no. bus any body can reach Ramprashad Vite bus stop. from there 3 minuets of walking distance.
Staying
There are no hotels and resorts in Halisahar. Visitors can rest at the municipality guesthouse during the day. There are several eateries.
BackgroundKavi Ramprasad Sen ( 1720 - 1795) is believed to be born at Kumarhatta village near Halisahar. He was a great worshiper of Goddess Kali and was Enlightened. He composed number of poems in praise of his Goddess. Two of his most famous compilations are Vidyasunder and Kalikirtan. His works have been translated in many foreign languages including english, french and german. He has become a legend in Bengal. The place in Halisahar where he was Enlightened is now called as Ramprasad's Vite.
Ramakrishna Roy Choudhury of the family had inherited spritual influence from his ancestors like Kamdev Brahmachari and he too worshipped Goddess Kali.
He created the Panchabati and engaged himself in meditation. He became one of the renowned spiritual figures of his time and was honored much by the people of Bengal. The place where he worshiped came to be known as Ramakrishna Dham. After his death, his daughter-in-law (eldest son's wife) Subhadra Devi requested Ramprasad to stay at Ramakrishna Dham and carry on the worship of the Goddess. She also wished to donate the land in favor of Ramprasad. Ramprasad also deeply influenced by Ramakrishna's devotion wished to meditate at the holy place and was highly pleased to accept the proposal. He thanked Suvadra Devi for giving him such an honor.
This place of Worship at Halisahar is highly regarded as sacred to the Hindus. Ramprasad was deeply associated with the place and it was his place of worship. The most famous place in Halisahar.
You can also visit
From Ramprasad's Vite bus stop on your way to main temple you can also visit following temples which are adjoining to the road. They also have unique history.
Beautiful and elegant Shiva Temple
One of the oldest Shiva Temple in Halisahar
Basanti-tala famous for basanti puja festival. The oldest basanti Puja in Halisahar. An worth place to visit.
Functions
i) Daily Puja, Daily Bhog. Time of Puja/offering - 7.30 a.m. to 12 noon and 4.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ticket to be collected within 10 a.m. of each day for Bhog-prasad. Bhog-prasad distribution at 12-30 p.m.
ii) Annakut Utsab - 26th January every year
iii) Pratistha Dibas of Ramprosad Sen's Replica - On 15th October, every year
iv) Shyama Puja - Yearly Spl. Puja of the day of Kalipuja
How to Reach
Trains are available to Halisahar from Sealdah North. From there any body can reach Halisahar railway station by local train. From Halishar station one can reach hear by Auto/Manual rickshaw... Other wise one can reach Naihati or Kanchrapara railway station by local train. From there by 85 no. bus any body can reach Ramprashad Vite bus stop. from there 3 minuets of walking distance.
Staying
There are no hotels and resorts in Halisahar. Visitors can rest at the municipality guesthouse during the day. There are several eateries.
