Kālīghāṭ Kālī Mandir
The Śakti Pīṭha that named a city
From the official temple website
Managed by No temple trust site; West Bengal Tourism carries the visitor information
⭐ Why it is famous
The Śakti Pīṭha where Satī's right toes fell, its black-stone Kālī with gold tongue and eyes among the most worshipped images in India.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The present temple was completed in 1809 with Sabarna Roy Choudhury patronage; the shrine itself is far older, on an old channel of the Ādi Gaṅgā.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 22:30
- Bhoga ārati at midday
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; refuse pressure from paṇḍās quoting fixed 'donation' amounts
- Kālī Pūjā (Diwali night) and Amāvasyās are packed
- Metro to Kalighat station, five minutes' walk
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Kālīghāṭ Kālī Mandir, Kolkata, KolkataSealdah (SDAH) — 7 km
- Government: WBTC stops at Kalighat and Rashbehari; Esplanade terminus 7 km
- Private buses: Private coaches from Esplanade
Kolkata (NSCBI) (CCU) — 22 km
Kalighat metro on the Blue Line; taxis from anywhere in south Kolkata.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
| Seva | Price |
|---|---|
| DarśanFree; paid quick-darśan slips are sold at the temple office | Free |
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in south Kolkata and around Park Street
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹13,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Victoria Memorial
- Mother House
- Kumartuli idol makers
- Howrah Bridge
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–February; Kālī Pūjā and Durgā Pūjā