West Bengal Darshan

The current Kali temple of Kalighat is about 200 years old. The original temple was a small hut tucked inside a dense forest. In fact, Kolkata is believed to have derived its name from this sacred site of worship. According to Hindu Mythology, this site is one of the 52 Shakti Peethams, or the places where the different parts of Sati fell. The idol of the goddess decked in expensive sari and jewelries and the architecture of the temple are the key attractions. The temple is quite crowded, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the days traditionally reserved for the worship of the goddess. There are generally two queues for seeing the goddess – one allowing a glance of the idol from the veranda and the other taking visitors to the garbha griha or the sanctum sanctorum. If you are a religious person or if you want to catch a glimpse of the traditional Indian worship, visit this temple.