Thanthania Kalibari, Kolkata
On Bidhan Sarani, the goddess is worshipped here as Maa Siddheswari. The temple is about three centuries old.
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Where and which goddess
Thanthania Kalibari is on Bidhan Sarani, Kolkata. The deity is Kali, worshipped locally as Maa Siddheswari. (Source: Wikipedia, Thanthania Kalibari)
History
In 1703 the Tantrik Uday Narayan Brahmachari built the temple on a cremation ground, initially moulding the clay image himself. (Source: Wikipedia, Thanthania Kalibari)
In 1806 the businessman Shankar Ghosh re-established it, and his descendants still serve as sevayets (caretakers). (Source: Wikipedia, Thanthania Kalibari)
Festivals
Kali Puja, Kaushiki Amavasya and Phalaharini Amavasya are celebrated, with other amavasya worship in forms such as Aadikali, Ratanti Kali and Siddheswari. (Source: Wikipedia, Thanthania Kalibari)
The Ramakrishna link
Ramakrishna is said to have visited and sung hymns here, and the article credits him with starting the temple's non-vegetarian offerings. (Source: Wikipedia, Thanthania Kalibari)
💡 Amavasya and Kali Puja days are busier. Check the Amavasya dates on our page.
💡 We found no official source for opening hours, so ask the temple before you go.
Questions
- Where is Thanthania Kalibari?
- On Bidhan Sarani, Kolkata.
- Thanthania Kalibari history
- Built in 1703 by Uday Narayan Brahmachari and re-established in 1806 by Shankar Ghosh.
- Which goddess is at Thanthania Kalibari?
- Kali, known locally as Maa Siddheswari.
See also
Kali Puja 2027Amavasya 2027Kalighat TempleDakshineswar TempleHangseshwari Temple