Navratri 2019- 5 Renowned Maa Kali Temples To Visit In West Bengal
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Sun, 29 Sept 2019 2:38:07
Navratri is finally here. It is that of the year when Devi Maa is worshiped with full faith and impressed with garba and dandiya. In West Bengal, Maa Kali is worshiped. She is the destroyer of all bad forces. Maa Kali is known by different names such as Mahakali, Daksinakali, Bhavatarini, Shamshan Kali, Bhadrakali and Siddheshwari Kali. Here are 5 famous temles of Maa Kali you must visit.
* Kalighat Kali Temple
Kalighat Kali Temple at Calcutta is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and most famous temple of goddess Kali in West Bengal. Kalighat locality is also famous for Radha Krishna temple and Kalighat painting.
* Dakshineshwar Kali Temple
Dakshineshwar Kali on the bank of the Hooghly river near Kolkata is dedicated to Bhavatarini, an aspect of goddess Kali and a must visit place in Kolkata.
* Kripamayee Kali Temple
Kripamayee Kali Temple is dedicated to Kripamayee, a form of Kali and located on eastern banks of Hooghly river.
* Khaepa Kali Tala
Khaepa Kali Tala is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Kali, situated at Malo Pada in old Katwa.
* Rampara Kalibari
Rampara Kalibari temple is dedicated to Siddheshwari Kali and known for its traditional way of Kali pooja during Diwali.