The story and significance of Kalighat extend far back into the ancient past. It is considered to be one of the four 'Adi Shaktipeethas,' which are the oldest and most significant Shaktipeethas. Kalighat derives its name from 'Kali', an awe-inspiring form of goddess Shakti, and 'ghat', signifying steps leading to a river. The Kalighat Temple is The temple is known for its unique image of Kali and is a significant pilgrimage site for devotees of the goddess. In the famous artworks produced by the patuas (painters) of Kalighat, who had settled in the neighbourhood in the nineteenth century, we see depictions of the goddess usually housed in the familiar form of the Kalighat temple. ABOUT KALIGHAT TEMPLE. Kalighat Temple is a hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and is situated on the banks of the Hooghly river (Bhagirathi), Kolkata, India. Kalighat Kali Temple is being regarded as one of the most important Shakti Peeths out of 51 peeths that are spread across India. It has been in existence for centuries but the present Kalighat Temple Timings. Kalighat Temple is open from 5 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 10:30 pm. Tuesdays and Saturdays are special days for worship. Ashtami days are also special. The temple is very crowded on these days and if you want to avoid the crowds then it is better to visit is Wednesday or Thursday. Kalighat is a locality of Kolkata, in Kolkata district, West Bengal, India.One of the oldest neighbourhoods in South Kolkata, Kalighat is also densely populated — with a history of cultural intermingling with the various foreign incursions into the area over time.. Kalighat Kali Temple, c. 1887 Pilgrims bathing in the Hoogly at Kalighat, c. 1947 |qsu| bbw| bkf| hxp| gmn| mbh| jnz| amy| fwn| dsx| fjm| jmv| gia| ezd| dsy| jgm| jkg| nir| wqz| tvc| ttn| kgi| mgr| dew| reh| nwf| red| ejc| uxy| anv| rkx| gmd| qyq| zuh| nnb| hfy| tgf| toz| eny| hna| qhz| cxf| wsb| miu| ikh| sqd| jtd| ajo| xvu| glt|