KALICOT, INDIA, March 29, 2003: The 148-year-old throne of Goddess Kali at the Dakshineswar temple, where both Ramakrishna and Vivekananda meditated for hours, will be replaced by a new one on Saturday. The new 10-foot-high throne will replace the old wooden structure encased in silver. Kusal Chowdhury, secretary of Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Debottar Estate said, “Devotees will witnesses a historic moment tomorrow. The process of replacing the throne will be accompanied by day-long rituals.” The temple authorities have decided to display the original throne, which was first installed in 1855 when Rani Rashmoni established the temple. The artisans took three years to make the new throne, as they meticulously maintained the design and detailing of the original one. “All the 12 columns are encased in silver. We have used Burma teak for the frame on top. So, it is expected to last another century without any problem,” the secretary added.
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