kalighat temple

Male-female physical communion becomes a sacred act, a gentle, respectful oblation to the Yoni as Source, when body becomes altar. The ritual is no different than what one would perform heartfelt in a temple, writes NARAYANI GANESH

Bengal witnesses a historic shift as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, alongside five cabinet ministers. Prime Minister Modi graced the occasion at Brigade Parade Ground, marking a significant political turn. The new government's formation emphasizes regional balance and organizational strength, with a cabinet expansion anticipated soon.

Bengal reveres Maa Kali as a divine protector, with millions flocking to her shrines. Dakshineshwar's inception faced backlash, Kalighat is a powerful Shakti Peetha, Tarapith offers a gateway to the "Great Void," and Kankalitala embodies the formless aspect of the Mother. These temples showcase the profound devotion and unique tales of Kali worship.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee filed her nomination for the Bhowanipore assembly seat, leading a large procession. She vowed to challenge the Supreme Court again regarding the deletion of voters' names, emphasizing the need for justice for those awaiting tribunal decisions. Banerjee declared modest assets and no criminal cases, highlighting her deep connection to the constituency.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre and the state government on a petition seeking that devotees be permitted to enter the sanctum sanctorum of kalighat temple .

Kolkata’s kalighat temple may soon get a golden crown and join the league of other famous temples located across India known to have spectacular gold crowns. Installation of a golden crown will be part of a special facelift project designed for kalighat temple by a corporate giant. According to sources in kalighat temple committee, the preliminary rounds of talks between the committee and the corporate entity have already been held trying to give a concrete shape to the facelift project.

Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim on Friday met representatives of kalighat temple committee to expedite the beautification of kalighat temple.

Devotees can once again enter the sanctum sanctorum of Kolkata’s kalighat temple, one of the 51 famous Adi Shakti Peeths in the country.

Bimal Sarkar (45) from Chetla was the first to reach the gates of the kalighat temple at 4:30am. He was returning after a gap of three months, a part of his daily routine that he dearly missed. He had been keenly following media reports and was elated when they announced the July 1 reopening. The gates opened at 6am to let in the first batch of devotees.

The key to one of the vaults at kalighat temple, containing gold ornaments offered to Goddess Kali, has been missing since 1980.

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Calcutta high court April 20 order which stopped all devotees, including VIPs and VVIPs, from entering the kalighat temple's sanctum sanctorum either for darshan or to offer pujas.

If you are surprised to see a concrete structure at one of the entrances to kalighat temple remain under construction for quite some time now, there are more surprises once you pass through it and enter the main temple complex.

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday performed puja at the famous kalighat temple in the city, police said. Soon after delivering his speech at a pro-CAA rally here, Shah went to the kalighat temple, which is only a few metres away from West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's residence.

After remaining closed for over nine months, the garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum) of the kalighat temple reopened to devotees on Tuesday. The temple had reopened in July, like others in the state, but devotees could only stand outside the garbha griha and offer their prayers.

Taking a cue from kalighat temple in Kolkata, Jagannath temple priests in Puri have demanded immediate revocation of the restriction on entry of pilgrims into the sanctum sanctorum of the 12th century shrine.

Amit Shah spent around 15 minutes in the kalighat temple of Goddess Kali and performed puja there, police said. The temple and its surrounding areas were cordoned off by the Kolkata Police as a security measure. Members of the Congress and the CPM, gathered on the roads near the temple, were dispersed before Amit Shah's arrival, police said.

KOLKATA: Renovation of the kalighat temple, the Adi Ganga flowing by it and the surrounding areas by an organisation of non-resident Bengalis is expected to begin on October 1.

The High Court order on pandals has got the kalighat temple committee to do a re-think on whether the ‘garbha griha’ or sanctum sanctorum would be re-opened on the puja days at all now. On Sunday, after a meeting with the trustees, the committee had announced that devotees would be allowed inside the ‘garbha griha’ from Panchami to Dashami. A final call will be taken after a meeting on the basis of the court order on Tuesday.