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Gopeshwar temple is an ancient temple located to the east of the holy home of Sri Ramakrishna in Kamarpukur. The prime deity of this temple is Shiva. This big Sivalinga is founded by Sukhlal Goswami or his forefather Gopilal Goswami, who were ardent devotees of Shiva.
It is believed that Sri Ramakrishna’s mother prayed to Lord Shiva at this temple for getting cure for her son from ecstatic moods like madness. She practiced many penances to get divine grace. It is a highly revered temple in Kamarpukur where thousands of Shiva devotees visit every year.