Kolkata Kalighat Temple History
Kalighat temple timings in Kolkata is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India and one of the four main Shakti Peethas. It was built on the banks of the Ganga River but the river changed its course and moved away. The temple is now on the banks of a canal known as Adi Ganga. The temple was built in 1809 and the Murti enshrined in the sanctum was made by two saints – Atmaram Brahmachari and Brahmananda Giri. The idol, made of touchstone has three eyes, four arms, and a protruding tongue, all made of gold.
Kolkata Kalighat Mandir culture of West Bengal
Kalighat Mandir is not only an iconic temple but is embedded in the culture and psyche of Bengal. Kali Mata has a special place in the minds of devotees, particularly those from Bengal. Kalighat Mandir is also an important place of worship for the Tantric sect. A sacred Kunda called Kundupukur is beside the temple.
Kolkata Kalighat Temple Timings
5:00 AM to 2:00 PM
5:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Kolkata Kalighat Temple Pujas and Arti
04:00 AM Mangala Aarti
05:30 to 07:00 AM Nitya Puja
02:00 PM to 03:00 PM Bhog Rag (Weekdays)
02:30 PM to 03:30 Pm Bhog Rag (Sat-Sun-Tue)
06:30 PM to 07:00 PM Sandhya Aarti
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How to Reach Kolkata Kalighat Temple
Kolkata has a major railway station and airport with excellent connectivity with all major towns and cities in India.
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Nearby places to visit Kolkata Kalighat Temple
Victoria Memorial
Kolkata Zoo
Birla Mandir
Science city
Nehru Planetarium
Distances from Kolkata
Gangasagar – 115 km
Mayapur – 135 km
Shikharji (Parasnath) – 325 km
Ranchi – 403 km
Jagannath Puri – 498 km
Patna – 568 km
