History

The “Maa Jaya Kaali Temple,” with a history dating back approximately 400 years, was established to Venerate Maa Maha Kaali As Maa Jaya Kaali in the bengali year 1001. This sacred place was founded during the reign of the nawabs, orchestrated by dewan tulsi narayan ghosh and nabh narayan ghosh under the guidance of bancharam saint. The temple complex was built to include a shrine for the worship of lord shiva. During that historical era, markets such as nawabpur’s “Maa Jaya Kaali Bazar” and a market south of the “Kaliganj” hut were dedicated to the worship Of Maa Jaya Kaali Devi.

Temple architecture

The architecture of The “Maa Jaya Kaali Temple” includes a dome shaped roof and a square-shaped structure. Although the locals of that area refer to the dome as The “Maa Jaya Kaali Temple”, the dome is the shrine for the worship of lord shiva and the square-shaped structure houses The Idol for the worship Of Maa Jaya Kaali. 

Location

The “Maa Jaya Kaali Temple”, is located between thathari bazar and wari in dhaka, bangladesh. The address of The “Maa Jaya Kaali Temple” is: gulistan rd, dhaka 1205, bangladesh.

Visiting hours:

The temple is open to worshippers and visitors every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 

How to reach the temple

For visitors from outside bangladesh, to get to gulistan from hazrat shahjalal international airport in dhaka, you can follow these steps:

• Taxi or ride-sharing services: The most convenient and common way to travel from the airport to gulistan is by taking a taxi or using ride-sharing services like uber or pathao. There are designated taxi stands outside the airport where you can easily find a taxi to gulistan.
• Airport shuttle service: Check if there are any airport shuttle services available that go to gulistan or nearby areas. These shuttles often have fixed routes and schedules.
• Public bus: You can take a public bus from the airport to gulistan. Public buses typically have fixed routes, so you’ll need to find a bus that goes in the direction of gulistan.

• Rickshaw or CNG auto rickshaw: If you prefer a cheaper option, you can take a rickshaw or CNG (compressed natural gas) auto-rickshaw from the airport to gulistan. Keep in mind that these options are suitable for shorter distances.
• Car rentals: If you’re comfortable with driving in dhaka, you can rent a car from the airport and drive to gulistan. Make sure to have a GPS or a map to navigate the route.

Always confirm the fare and mode of payment (cash or digital) before starting your journey, especially with taxis or ride-sharing services. It’s also a good idea to ask for an estimated fare to gulistan to avoid any misunderstandings.

The distance between hazrat shahjalal international airport and gulistan is approximately 13 to 15 kilometers (approximately 8 to 9 miles) depending on the specific route taken and the starting point within the airport complex. The travel time can vary based on traffic conditions, but it generally takes around 30 minutes to an hour to cover this distance by road, considering typical traffic in dhaka.

Getting to The “Maa Jaya Kaali Temple” from either sayedabad bus stop or gulistan bus-stop is quite convenient too. If you are at gulistan, you can take a rickshaw or auto-rickshaw to reach the temple. If you’re at sayedabad, you can hop on any vehicle heading towards gulistan to get there.

Link of google map of the temple from hazrat shahjalal international airport:

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