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In plain words

In front of the Kali temple, that is, to its south, is the natmandir, a beautiful and spacious hall for music and worship. On its roof are Mahadeva and his attendants Nandi and Bhringi. Before entering the Mother's shrine, Sri Ramakrishna would bow to Mahadeva with folded hands, as if asking his leave to go in. Two rows of very tall pillars run north and south through the hall, and on them rests the roof. East and west of the colonnade lie the two wings of the hall. At times of worship and on great festivals, above all on the day of Kali Puja, sacred plays are performed here. In this hall Mathur Babu, son-in-law to Rasmani, made a mountain of paddy as an offering at Sri Ramakrishna's word. In this very hall, before everyone, Sri Ramakrishna worshipped the Bhairavi.