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Kalighat Kali Temple Review
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Kalighat Kali Temple
- Address: Kalighat Rd., South Calcutta, Calcutta, West Bengal
- Category: Religious Sites
- Location: South Calcutta
Fodor's Review:
Built in 1809, the Kali is one of the most significant pilgrimage sites in India, with shrines to Shiva, Krishna, and Kali, the patron goddess of Calcutta. Human sacrifices were reputed to be common here during the 19th century, but only goats are slaughtered now, then offered to Kali with Ganges water and bhang (uncultivated hemp). The building, though surrounded by others, rewards a close look: you'll see thin, multicolor layers of painted trim and swaths of tilework. Only Hindus are allowed in the inner sanctum, but the lanes and brilliant flower markets surrounding the temple are lovely in themselves.
- Open: Daily sunrise-sunset
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