Kalighat Kali Temple, Howrah
It houses the fierce yet compassionate Goddess Kali, worshipped in the Kali-kula (tantric) tradition. Devotees flock from across the world to seek her blessings and maternal protection. Architecture of the Temple Built in classic Bengal Ath‑chala (eight-sloped) style, the main temple features curved roofs and a truncated dome. Multiple spires crown the structure, richly decorated with terracotta motifs depicting deities and nature. The central sanctum houses a 3‑ft black stone idol of Kali with three eyes, a golden tongue, and four hands holding symbolic implements. Flanked by Shrines for Shiva and Radha-Krishna, and complemented by a spacious Nat Mandir. The temple courtyard opens onto a sacred tank (Kundupukur), used for ritual dips and pilgrimage rites. How to Reach to Temple By Metro: Kalighat or Jatin Das Park stations—short 5‑minute walk to the temple. By Road/Buses: On Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Road; served by city buses, autos, and taxis. Routes include 17B, 202, 3C/1, S107. By Rail: Nearest major stations—Howrah (~10 km) and Sealdah (~7 km). By Air: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, ~25 km; accessible by taxi or bus. Temple Timings Temple Location
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