Darshan, Timing & Shakti Peeth Guide (2026)
Introduction
Kalighat Kali Temple is one of the most sacred Shakti Peeth temples in India, located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Yeh mandir Maa Kali ko samarpit hai aur yeh maana jata hai ki yahan Maa Sati ka right toe (angutha) gira tha. Kalighat Temple Kolkata ke sabse famous religious places me se ek hai aur har din hazaaron bhakt darshan ke liye aate hain.
Importance Among Shakti Peeth Temples
Kalighat Temple in Kolkata is one of the most revered Shakti Peeths dedicated to Goddess Kali. Devotees also visit Kamakhya Temple Assam, Tara Tarini Temple Odisha and Vishalakshi Temple Varanasi to complete their pilgrimage.
Basic Information (Address + Location)
- Temple Name: Kalighat Kali Temple
- Location: Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal
- PIN Code: 700026
- Latitude: 22.5200° N
- Longitude: 88.3426° E
Adi Ganga ke kinare sthit — Kolkata ka most famous temple
History & Mythology
- Kalighat is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths
- Belief: Maa Sati ka right toe yahan gira
- Maa Kali ko yahan Dakshina Kali roop me pooja jata hai
Yeh mandir Shakti upasana ka ek major center hai
Kalighat Temple Timing (2026)
- Opening Time: 5:00 AM
- Closing Time: 10:30 PM
Best time for darshan: Early morning ya afternoon (less crowd)
Aarti & Puja
- Morning Aarti
- Evening Aarti
- Special puja during festivals
Kalighat me daily rituals bahut hi powerful maane jate hain
How to Reach Kalighat Temple
Location:
Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal
By Road:
- Easily accessible from any part of Kolkata
By Train/Metro:
- Nearest metro: Kalighat Metro Station
By Air:
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport (~25 km)
Metro sabse convenient option hai
Best Time to Visit
- October to March
- Durga Puja & Kali Puja (very special but crowded)
Temple Highlights
- One of the most famous Shakti Peeths
- Powerful Maa Kali idol
- Located near Adi Ganga
- Major pilgrimage site in Kolkata
Nearby Places
You can also visit:
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Victoria Memorial
- Howrah Bridge
FAQs (SEO BOOST)
Q1. Kalighat Temple kaha hai?
Kolkata, West Bengal me sthit hai.
Q2. Yeh Shakti Peeth kyun hai?
Yahan Maa Sati ka right toe gira tha.
Q3. Best darshan time kya hai?
Subah jaldi ya afternoon best hai.
Q4. Nearest metro station kaunsa hai?
Kalighat Metro Station sabse paas hai.
Travel Tips
- Early morning visit karein
- Pickpocket se bachkar rahein (crowd area)
- Metro use karein
- Festival time pe heavy crowd hota hai
