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Thanthania Kalibari Temple




Thanthania Kalibari Temple was built in 1703 by Shankar Ghosh. The main deity is a clay image of Goddess Siddheswari, a form of Goddess Kali. Kali Puja is the main festival celebrated in this temple. The temple complex also has a small shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Thanthania Kalibari Temple can be approached from Shyambazar via Bidhan Sarani. The house where Swami Vivekananda was born, on Gourmohan Mukherji Street, is nearby.


Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Kolkata
Location: Kolkata    

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