Kalighat Temple

Kalighat Temple is a temple present in the Kalighat area of Kolkata. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kali. The temple is of great historical significance as it was built in the year 1809 and is considered to be a site where one of the body parts of the Hindu mythical figure Sati had fallen. The temple is known to be crowded most of the time due to many people visiting this place for religious ceremonies.

If you are a tourist in Kolkata then you can visit this place to know about the history of Kolkata and the evolution of religious beliefs in this place. You can also attend the religious ceremonies and click pictures of the place and the rituals that are performed here. If you are a citizen then you can also come here any time you want to take part in the religious ceremonies happening here. It is also worth noting that these are not restricted to tourists.

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Large Gatherings, Famous Tourist Spot, Historical Significance Of Temple

Curated by Aneek Biswas, updated on Sep 24, 2022