Kalighat Kali Templeकालीघाट मंदिर
A Shakti Peeth and one of the most visited temples in Kolkata.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKolkata, West Bengal
Kolkata and the Gangetic plain
Kolkata and the Gangetic plain
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height8 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyKolkata, Kolkata
EntryFree
About Kalighat Kali Temple
One of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the toes of the right foot of Sati are believed to have fallen, and the temple from which the city of Calcutta is said to take its name. The black stone image of Kali has a large gold tongue, and the temple is always busy with devotees and priests. Go early in the morning, keep your belongings safe, and do not accept offers from touts, who crowd the entrance.
What to see and do
- Shakti Peeth of the right toes
- Black stone image of Kali
- Busy streets around the temple
- Go early in the morning
- Do not accept offers from touts
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