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Dress Code
No restrictions for any dress.
Entry Restrictions
No Restrictions, Persons of all faiths allowed.
Parking Facilities
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Introduction and History in Brief
Dedicated to Hindu Goddess Kaali, Kalighat Kali Temple is a Hindu temple in Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal, India dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali.[1] It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas
Kalighat is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India, where the various parts of Sati’s body are said to have fallen, in the course of Shiva’s Rudra Tandava. Kalighat represents the site where the toes of the right foot of Dakshayani or Sati fell.
Kalighat is also associated with the worship offered to Kali by a Dasanami Monk by name Chowranga Giri, and the Chowringee area of Calcutta is said to have been named after him.
The Kalighat temple in its present form is only about 200 years old, although it has been referred to in Mansar Bhasan composed in the 15th century, and in Kavi Kankan Chandi of the 17th century. The present structure of the temple was completed under the Sabarna Roy Chowdhury family’s patronage in 1809. Mention of the Kali temple is also found in Lalmohon Bidyanidhis’s ‘Sambanda Nirnoy”.[2] Only two types of coins of Chandragupta II, who incorporated Vanga in the Gupta Empire, are known from Bengal. His Archer type coins, which became the most popular type of coinage with the Gupta rulers after Kumaragupta I, have been found in Kalighat. This is evidence of the antiquity of the place.
The image of Kali in this temple is unique. It does not follow the pattern of other Kali images in Bengal. The present idol of touchstone was created by two saints – Atmaram Brahmachari and Brahmananda Giri. Presently, the three huge eyes, long protruding tongue made of gold and four hands, which all are made of gold too. Two of these hands holding a scimitar and a severed head of the asura king ‘Shumbha’. The scimitar signifies Divine Knowledge and the asura (or, human) head signifies human Ego which must be slain by Divine Knowledge in order to attain Moksha. The other two hands are in the abhaya and varada mudras or blessings, which means her initiated devotees (or anyone worshiping her with a true heart) will be saved as she will guide them here and hereafter.
This is a rectangular altar about three feet high bearing a small cactus plant. Beneath the tree, on an altar three stones are placed side by side – left to right representing the goddesses Shashthi (Shoshti), Shitala and Mangal Chandi. This sacred spot is known as Shoshti Tala or Monosha Tala. This altar was constructed by Gobinda Das Mondal in 1880. The place of the altar is the Samadhi of Brahmananda Giri. Here all the priests are female. No daily worship or offering of Bhog (food offering) is done here. The goddesses here are considered as part of Kali.
Every Monday (সোমবার), Full Moon (পূর্ণিমা), New Moon (অমাবস্যা) and Ekadashi (একাদশী or eleventh day of each lunar phase) special puja and bhog is organised here. Otherwise the temple is mostly empty and peaceful.
Important News Related to Temple
Shri Atma Ram Giri, along with Sri Brahmananda Giri crafted the murti.
The tongue and the eyes of Devi are made of gold.
She holds a scimitar signifying divine knowledge and severed head of demon Shumbha which signifies human ego that needs to be slayed by divine knowledge.
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Presiding Deity
Maa Kaali 
Weapons of Maa Kaali
Be A True Devotee
Worship your Isht in your tradition .
But a passive worship is a total waste of your time and energy .
For True Worship ,a devotee MUST master the use of weapons the Deity bears.
The weapons of Maa Durga or Maa Kali (discus), Shankha (conch shell), Trishula (Trident), Gada (mace), Bow and Arrow, Khanda (sword) and Shield, Ghanta (bell) and Sword.
Remember, for a Sanatani, Shastra (Weapon) and Shaastra (Holy Book) go together and Sword
Always carry the weapons of Maa Kaali like Gada,Sword and Trishula.
How to use? Where available? Legal issues?
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Timing
Open all days – 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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Aarti Timing
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Basic Facilities
Drinking Water, CCTV Security, Prasad, Puja Samagri, Satsang Hall, Shoe Store, Wash Rooms.
Activities
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Festivals
Durga Pooja
Amavasya
Budh Poornima
Navratris
Bhairav Pooja
Maha Shivaratri
Holi
Temple Anniversary etc..
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Concerned Police Stations
Kalighat Police Station
53, Halder Para Rd, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026
033 2454 0177
Managment Commity
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Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
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Library
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Akharas
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Langar Sewa
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Modes of Travel
- The buses plying from Airport towards Tollygunge are the best. You can get down at Rashbehari and either walk or take a taxi towards the Temple.
- There are many Buses moving from the station towards HAZRA or KALIGHAT or RASHBEHARI.
- From Airport(by Taxi)- Airport – Rajarhat Bypass – EM Bypass – Ruby Hospital – Bose Pukur – Garihat More – Traingular Park – Rashbehari – Kalighat
- The nearest Metro Station is Jatin Das Park Metro Station (South exit). The temple can also be reached from Kalighat (North exit).
- Buses of various routes to and from South Kolkata have their stops over the busy S.P Mukherjee Road at Kalighat Stop (500 m from Temple). Inquire before boarding whether it stops at Kalighat, Rashbehari More or Hajra More. The last two stops will require a 750-850 m walk to the Temple.
- The famous Kolkata Tram has a terminus at Kalighat and is accessible from Ballygunge and Tollygunge rotes of the tramways (550 m from Temple). The tram route from Khidderpur is currently inoperative.
- By private car or taxi the temple can be approached via Haldar Para Road. The temple is not very busy, so parking is not a problem.
- After getting down from any of the above modes of transport, one can easily walk to the temple. In case of any issues, ask the locals.
Tour Guide
Visitors’ views about the Temple
Address for Visiting and Donation Purpose
Kalighat
Anami Sangha, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026
033 2243 6440
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