Kalighat Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal
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Deity: Kali Place: Kalighat
Kalighat Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal. Dedicated to Kali. Located in Kalighat.
- Primary Deity
- Kali
- Dress Code
- Traditional and Formal clothing
- Address
- Available soon.
History
The temple is one of the 51 sacred Shakti Peethas, believed to be the site where the right toe of Goddess Sati fell during Lord Shiva's Rudra Tandav. The current temple structure was built to commemorate this event, and the city of Kolkata derives its name from the presiding deity, Kalika.
Spiritual Significance
It is a highly revered pilgrimage site considered one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India, dedicated to Goddess Kali.
- Nearest Railway: is Kolkata Junction Railway Station. Kalighat Temple is only 14 km away from the railway station. For this short journey, you can take a shared taxi or auto as per your convenience and preference.By AirThe closest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata. Direct domestic and international flights are available to reach here. Kalighat Kali Mata Temple is around 24 km away, for which you can hire a private taxi from the airport, which will take around 40-45 minutes to
Major Festivals
- Diwali
- Holi
- Navratri
- Durga Puja
- Kali Puja
- Pohela Boishakh