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What was Rani Rasmani's vision of Mother Kali about?
What was Rani Rasmani's vision of Mother Kali about?
- Guiding her to visit Kashi for the darshan of Baba Vishwanath and Maa Annapurna
- Instructing her to install a stone image of Kali by the Bhagirathi river (correct)
- Asking her to perform daily worship at the Kali Temple in Kashi
- Commanding her to build a big temple with nine spires at Dakshineswar
Who officiated as the priest of the Kali Temple during its consecration?
Who officiated as the priest of the Kali Temple during its consecration?
- Rani Rasmani
- Sri Ramakrishna
- Sri Ramakrishna's eldest brother Ramkumar (correct)
- A renowned priest from Kashi
What did Rani Rasmani build at Dakshineswar in addition to the big temple?
What did Rani Rasmani build at Dakshineswar in addition to the big temple?
- A residential complex for priests
- A community center and a school
- Other small temples and a garden (correct)
- A meditation hall and a library
When was the temple consecrated at Dakshineswar?
When was the temple consecrated at Dakshineswar?
What was the long cherished desire of Rani Rasmani?
What was the long cherished desire of Rani Rasmani?
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Rani Rasmani's vision
Rani Rasmani's vision
Rani Rasmani instructed to install a stone image of Kali by the Bhagirathi river.
Kali Temple Priest
Kali Temple Priest
Sri Ramakrishna's eldest brother Ramkumar officiated the priest.
Dakshineswar additions
Dakshineswar additions
Rani Rasmani built small temples and a garden.
Temple consecration date
Temple consecration date
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Rani Rasmani's wish
Rani Rasmani's wish
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Study Notes
Rani Rasmani and the Kali Temple
- Rani Rasmani envisioned Mother Kali as a loving mother, not a goddess of terror and destruction.
- The priest who officiated as the priest of the Kali Temple during its consecration was Matthura Babu.
- In addition to the big temple, Rani Rasmani built 12 Shiva temples, a Vishnu temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva's consort, and a Natmandir at Dakshineswar.
- The temple was consecrated at Dakshineswar on May 31, 1855.
- Rani Rasmani's long-cherished desire was to build a temple dedicated to Mother Kali on the banks of the Ganges River.
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Test your knowledge of the mystical vision that inspired the founding of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission with this quiz on Kali's Command. Delve into the story of Rani Rasmani and her dream vision of Goddess Kali, and explore the spiritual significance behind the inception of these revered institutions.
