Kalighat Kali Temple
Also known as: காளிகாட் காளி கோயில் · కాళీఘాట్ కాళీ ఆలయం · कालीघाट काली मंदिर
West Bengal Devi
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas and one of the four Adi Shakti Peethas. Sati's right toes are said to have fallen here.
- Deity
- Kali
- Tradition
- Devi
- Place
- Kalighat, Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Era
- The present structure was completed in 1809 under the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family. Construction began in 1798. The temple is mentioned in texts of the 15th and 17th centuries.
Sthala Puranam
After Sati's death, Shiva was enraged. Vishnu's Sudarshan Chakra cut her body into pieces. The toes of her right foot are said to have fallen at Kalighat.
Speciality
- Kali is one of the ten Mahavidyas. The temple is a Shakti Peetha and one of the four Adi Shaktipeeths.
- Ath-chala style of Bengal, with terracotta motifs.
- After the 2024 renovation, the three spires were covered with 50 kg of gold.
Festivals
- Kali Puja
- Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year)
- Snana Yatra
- Durga Puja
- Amavasya days
How to reach
By airNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata, about 20 km.
By trainKolkata Metro: Kalighat station on the Blue Line; Kolkata has several main rail stations.
By roadIn south Kolkata. Buses, taxis and the metro all reach it.
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Amavasya, Tuesday and Saturday are busy. Go early.
- Agree prices for pujas inside before you start. Use the official counters where possible.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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