Background information

In 1993, a stunning Statue for the worship Of Maa Maha Kaali, originally from india, was ceremonially awakened by sri haradhan chakraborty, the late primary priest at “Dakshineswar Maa Kaali Temple” kolkata, india. He praised and worshipped Maa Maha Kaali As Sri Maa Dakshineswari Kaali. Followers, lacking extensive knowledge of india’s temple rituals, gradually embraced this profoundly rich devotional tradition, learning and incorporating its intricacies one step at a time, fueled by their simple love and desire to please and serve The Divine Mother. This uncomplicated daily devotion naturally evolved into the current “Maa Kaali Mandir” at ramakrishna ashram, where devotees can openly express their deep longing.

Location

The ashram resides within laguna canyon, california, a sacred location adorned by the natural wonders of laguna cove wilderness park, situated just two miles from the pacific ocean. At its core, the ashram’s spiritual center is the temple for the worship Of Maa Maha Kaali As Maa Dakshineswari Kaali.

The address of the ashram is: 20371 sun valley dr, laguna beach, CA 92651, united states.

Visiting hours

The temple visiting hours are as follows: 

friday, saturday & sunday (by appointment only)

10am – 12 Noon  &  3pm – 5pm

closed:  monday through thursday

Appointments can be made at: https://www.kalimandir.org/visiting 

How to reach the temple

Traveling to california, whether from inside the USA or from outside the country, can be done through various means of transportation. Here are the common ways to travel to california:

Travel within the USA:

• Air travel:
  • Domestic flights: If you are within the USA, the most common and efficient way to travel to California is by taking a domestic flight to major airports like los angeles international airport (LAX), san francisco international airport (SFO), or san diego international airport (SAN).
  • Regional airports: There are several regional airports throughout california that you can use for domestic flights within the USA.
• Bus travel:
  • Long-distance bus services operate within the USA, such as greyhound and megabus, providing an affordable mode of travel to california from various states.
• Train travel:
  • Amtrak offers train services to california from various states, with routes like the coast starlight and southwest chief providing scenic journeys to major cities in california.
• Driving:
  • If you’re already in the USA, you can drive to california using your own vehicle or renting one. Interstate highways and roads connect california to neighboring states.

Travel from Outside the USA:

• International flights:
  • If traveling from outside the USA, the primary means of transportation to california is by taking an international flight to major international airports in california, such as los angeles international airport (LAX) or san francisco international airport (SFO).
• Connecting flights:
  • For travelers coming from countries outside the USA, connecting flights through major international hubs like los angeles (LAX), san francisco (SFO), or other international airports in the USA are common.

The ashram at laguna beach can be reached via:

Car: If you have access to a car or are renting one, driving is a convenient way to reach laguna beach. Laguna beach is accessible via major highways, including the pacific coast highway (california state route 1) and interstate 5.

Ridesharing (uber, lyft): You can use ridesharing services like uber or lyft to travel to laguna Beach from nearby locations. Simply use the app to request a ride to your desired destination.

Public Transit: Laguna Beach is served by orange county transportation authority (OCTA) buses. You can use OCTA’s trip planner on their website to find the best bus routes and schedules to get to Laguna Beach.

Airport shuttle: If you’re traveling from a nearby airport, consider using an airport shuttle service to laguna beach. Many shuttle companies offer transportation to and from airports in the area.

Taxi: Taxis are available in the area and can be hailed or booked in advance for transportation to Laguna Beach.

Bike: laguna beach is a bike-friendly area, and biking can be a pleasant way to explore the city and its surroundings.

Train: laguna beach does not have a direct train station. However, you can take a train to a nearby station, such as the laguna niguel/mission viejo metrolink station, and then use other transportation options like a taxi or rideshare to reach laguna beach.

For the most up-to-date and accurate transportation options, it’s recommended to use a navigation app or website to plan your journey based on your specific starting location and preferences.

Google map:

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