SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 39

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q39

The presiding deity of the Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata is Goddess _____.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bhavatarini Kali.

The Dakshineswar Kali Temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhavatarini, a form of Kali, and is one of the most revered shrines near Kolkata. It gained spiritual prominence during the time of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, who was a priest there.