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kali mandir

0 (0) Kolkata, Est. 1855

About kali mandir

This historic temple houses the sacred idol of Sri Sri Bhavatarini (Jagadiswari Kalimata Thakurani), carved from black stone and adorned in a Benarasi sari and gold ornaments, depicted standing upon the reclining form of Lord Shiva. The shrine stands as a timeless symbol of India's spiritual heritage, drawing thousands of devotees annually to its hallowed precincts on the banks of the sacred Bhagirathi River. The temple complex encompasses multiple shrines, including those dedicated to other deities, and remains deeply connected to the spiritual legacy of Sri Ramakrishna, who attained the highest state of God-consciousness within these walls, and the teachings of his disciples including Swami Vivekananda and Sister Nivedita.

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Daily rituals
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Major festivals

How to reach

Address
Eastern bank of the Hooghly River, Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Directions
kali mandir is located in Kolkata at 22.4997°N, 88.2319°E. Open in Google Maps
Temple office
+91-33-2564-5222

Darshan & aarti timings

Timings may vary on festival days — please confirm with the temple before travelling.

Morning Darshan
06:30 – 12:30
Evening Darshan
15:30 – 19:30
Mangal Aarti
Aarti / ritual
04:00
Sandhya Aarti
Aarti / ritual
18:30
Bhog Offering
12:30
Shital Bhog & Shayan
20:00
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Festivals celebrated here

The temple is busiest and most beautifully decorated on these days.

29Oct
Karwa Chauthकरवा चौथ

Fast for spouse's wellbeing

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15Feb
Maha Shivaratriमहाशिवरात्रि

Night-long vigil & abhishekam for Shiva

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28Aug
Raksha Bandhanरक्षाबंधन

Bond of siblings

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