How to Reach

Delhi to Kalighat Kali Temple

• By Air: Fly from Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata (CCU). From the airport, the temple is about 25 km away and can be reached by taxi or metro.
• By Train: Numerous trains operate between New Delhi and Kolkata (Howrah/Sealdah). From the station, take a taxi or metro to Kalighat.
• By Road: Delhi to Kolkata by road is around 1,500 km and takes about 24–30 hours.

Ahmedabad to Kalighat Kali Temple

• By Air: Fly from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Kolkata (CCU). The temple is around 25 km from the airport.
• By Train: Several long‑distance trains run from Ahmedabad to Kolkata (Howrah). Use taxi or metro from the station.
• By Road: The distance is roughly 2,000 km and requires around 35–40 hours of travel.

History of the Temple

Kalighat Kali Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India. It is believed that the toes of Goddess Sati fell at this spot, making it a highly sacred site. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali in the form of Kalika.

The original temple is said to date back to ancient times, but the present structure was built in the early 19th century under the patronage of the Sabarna Roy Chowdhury family. The unique idol of the Goddess, made of black stone, is distinct because it depicts three eyes, a long projected tongue, and four hands.

Kalighat has also been an important cultural and spiritual center for centuries, attracting millions of devotees every year.

Main Poojas Performed

• • Nitya Puja – Daily worship of Goddess Kali with Vedic mantras, flowers, incense, and offerings
• Other Important Poojas (in priority order):
  • Morning Aarti (Mangal Aarti) – Performed early morning around 5:00 AM.
  • Evening Aarti (Sandhya Aarti) – Conducted at sunset around 6:30 PM.
  • Bhog Offering – Food offering ritual performed daily.
  • Animal Sacrifice (Bali) – Traditional Shakti ritual performed in designated area.

Important Days and Times for Pooja

• Major Festival:
  • Kali Puja (Diwali)
  • Durga Puja
  • Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year)
  • Snana Yatra
  • Ram Navami
• Auspicious Days:
  • Amavasya (New Moon Days)
  • Tuesdays and Saturdays
  • Ashtami Tithi (8th Lunar Day)

Attire (Dressing Guidelines) for Pooja

Men:

• • Dhoti-kurta, kurta-pyjama, or modest shirt and trousers.

Women:

• • Saree, salwar-kameez, or modest traditional attire.

Restrictions:

• • Avoid shorts, sleeveless clothes; footwear must be removed.

Official Websites

West Bengal Tourism (Government):
https://wbtourism.gov.in

Temple Information Site (Non-official):
https://www.kalighatkalitemple.com