“Maa Shri Shri KrishnaKaali Mandir” The temple for the worship Of Maa Maha Kaali As Maa KrishnaKaali in west bengal, india

The “Maa Shri Shri KrishnaKaali Temple” is dedicated to the worship Of Maa Maha Kaali and bhagwan shri krishna As One Divine Form. In bengali devotional practice, the worship Of Maa KrishnaKaali is performed with great sincerity and love. As per local folklore, ananda rishi, a devotee Of Maa Maha Kaali, established this temple approximately 150 years ago, engaging in intense sadhana or spiritual practice. Another sage named anathananda also performed sadhana here.

Holy Idol

In this temple, The Idol for worship Of Maa KrishnaKaali Is Depicted With Four Arms, With The Upper Left Hand Carrying A Kharga, And The Upper Right Hand Displayed In “abhaya mudra” (the “do not fear” gesture). The Two Lower Hands Are Depicted Holding The Flute of bhagwan shri krishna. Depicted With A Protruding Red Tongue, A Garland Of Severed human heads Around The Neck, And Dressed In Gorgeous Garments And Ornaments, The Idol Is Depicted With Blue Complexion And Stands In The Cross-Legged Contrapposto Stance characteristic of bhagwan shri krishna.

Temple location

A narrow path located on the southern side of the keoratala cremation ground leads to the modest, yet  highly cherished temple. The address of the temple is: anami sangha, sahanagar, kalighat, kolkata, west bengal 700026, india

Visiting hours

The “Maa Shri Shri KrishnaKaali Temple” is regularly attended by a dedicated congregation of devotees. The temple is open to worshippers, devotees, and visitors between 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the morning and 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM during the evening.

How to visit the temple

To reach keoratala crematorium where the temple is situated, from within India and abroad, you can follow these general guidelines:

By air:

The nearest airport to kolkata is netaji subhas chandra bose international airport (CCU). From the airport, you can hire a taxi or use public transportation like buses to reach keoratala crematorium.

By train:

Kolkata has multiple railway stations. Howrah junction and sealdah are the main railway stations. You can reach either of these stations and then take a taxi or use local transport to reach keoratala crematorium.

By road:

If you are traveling within kolkata, you can use local taxis, auto-rickshaws, or app-based ride-sharing services to reach keoratala crematorium. If you are coming from outside kolkata, you can use long-distance buses or hire a taxi.

From abroad:

If you are coming from abroad, you can book a flight to netaji subhas chandra bose international airport in kolkata. Once you arrive at the airport, follow the instructions above to reach keoratala crematorium.

Link to google map of “Maa Shri Shri KrishnaKaali Mandir”

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