Kalighat Kali Temple
कालीघाट काली मन्दिर
A historic Kolkata shrine of Kalika beside the old Adi Ganga channel and a major centre of Bengali Kali devotion.
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Place and overview
Kalighat is a living Kolkata shrine of Kalika and an important Shakti pilgrimage place. West Bengal Tourism connects its name and setting with an older channel of the Adi Ganga.
Tradition and setting
Kali Puja, Durga Puja and other festival days draw very large crowds. The compact urban precinct can involve queues, traffic and restricted movement near the sanctum.
Planning your visit
Check current opening hours and entry arrangements with official local sources. Keep valuables secure, use authorised services and treat claims made by unsolicited intermediaries cautiously.
Timings, entry and routes can change. Check the current notices from the official references below before travelling.
References and corrections
Original BhajanDhara summary. Temple history and visitor context draw on the following temple, government or institutional references.
Sacred narratives are presented as tradition. Opening hours and booking arrangements should be confirmed at the source.