Maa kali Mandir Kolkata, Timings, History, Travel Guide, and How to reach

Maa Kali Mandir Kolkata – Guide

Mother Sati’s right toe had fallen in the Maa Kali Mandir Kolkata also known as Kalighat temple of Kolkata. Since then this place is considered as Shaktipeeth. Shaktipeeths have the most importance in India. These Shaktipeeths are the places where the dead body parts of Mata Sati fell. These places are located all over India as well as in neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and Nepal.

History of this Temple

The Kalighat temple Maa Kali Mandir Kolkata in its present form is about 200 years old, although it is referred to in the 15^th century Mansar Bhasan and in the 17^th century poet Kankan Chandi. The present visible temple was established in 1809. This temple was completed with the help of a wealthy businessman named Sabarn Roy Chowdhury of Kolkata. Apart from this, the mention of this temple is also found in some compositions of 15^th and 17^th century. After getting some coins of Gupta dynasty in Kalighat temple, it is known that even during the Gupta period, there was a movement of devotees in this temple.

The most special thing about Kalighat Temple in Kolkata is that earlier this temple was situated on the banks of Hooghly. But with time, Bhagirathi kept moving away from the temple. Now this temple is situated on the banks of a canal named Adiganga, which eventually joins the Hooghly river.

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Maa Kali Mandir Kolkata Timings

Maa Kali Mandir Kolkata opens from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the morning and from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the evening. The first aarti of the temple is performed at 4am  in the morning.

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Places to visit near this Temple

Science City

Science City is also one of the most famous places in Kolkata. It is a famous tourist destination which houses Space Theatre, Natural Science Park, 3D Exhibits, Evolution Theme Park, Time Machine, Dinosaur Complex and many more.

Prinsep Ghat

Prinsep Ghat was built in 1843 during the reign of the British Raj on the banks of the Hooghly River. It is one of the famous pillared colonial monuments dedicated to English scholar James Prinsep.

Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, or Bidhannagar, is one of the must-see areas and one of the famous places in Kolkata. It’s vibrant, hip and constantly changing.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

St. Paul’s Cathedral is an important tourist attraction operated by the CNI in the city’s central religion. It is the best place for those who enjoy historical sites and architectural style.

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How to reach Maa Kali Mandir Kolkata

By Air- The nearest airport from Maa Kali Mandir is Netaji Subhash Chandra international airport Kolkata which is at a distance of 25 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from this temple is hawrah junction railway station which is at a distance of 10km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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