Kalighat Kaali temple is located in the city of Calcutta on the banks of the river Hooghly. Goddess kaali is destroyer and liberator.Tourists can reach Kaali ghat kaali temple by bus or taxis.Hundreds and thousands of devotees visit the one of the holiest places in India.The temple was built in 1809 on the banks of Adi (old) Ganga. Large number of devotees devotees gather at the temple with offerings during festivals like Durga Puja, Kaali puja,Bengali new year day and Makar Sankarnti (it is one of the most auspicious occasions for the Hindus).
According to Hindu scriptures, the different body parts of Sati fell on the earth at the time of self-sacrifice. Devotees believed that the right toe of Sati fell here and gradually, the temple was built to worship the Goddess. In Kallighat, Goddess Kali with a long protrude tongue made out of gold is the main attraction among devotees.
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