Kali Temple, Palpara, West Bengal

Kali Temple, Palpara, West Bengal

Kali Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Kali located in Palpara, an outskirt of Chakdaha Town in Kalyani subdivision of the Nadia district in the state of West Bengal, India. The temple is locally called as Moth Mandir and Kali Mandir. The temple is situated on the banks of Hooghly river.

History

The temple is believed to be built by Gandharba Roy in 17^th century CE. The temple has been classified as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The Temple

This temple is facing towards south and stands over a raised platform. The temple follows charchala style of architecture (four sloped roofs meeting at a pinnacle). The temple is about 12 metres tall and enclosed within a compound wall. The temple is square on plan. The decorated arched entrance is flanked by two brick pillars on either side. The area above the arched entrance once contained intricately carved terracotta panels but only a few panels depicting scenes from Ramayana, geometric & floral design and lotus motif remains. There are lotus medallions of varying sizes at different places on the façade.

Festivals

Durga Pooja, Kali Pooja and Saraswathi Pooja are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 500 metres from Palpara Railway Station, 3 Kms from Chakdaha, 3 Kms from Chakdaha Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Chakdaha Railway Station, 16 Kms from Ranaghat, 43 Kms from Krishnanagar, 56 Kms from Kolkata Airport and 66 Kms from Kolkata. Palpara is situated on the Sealdah - Krishnanagar railway line and can be reached in an hour and half by local train from Sealdah. Trains are frequently available from Sealdah.

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