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Dhinam Oru Kovil - 128. Sri - Kalighat Kali Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal
Dhinam Oru Kovil - 128. Sri - Kalighat Kali Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal
the abhaya and varada mudras or blessings, which mean her initiated devotees (or anyone
worshiping her with a true heart) will be saved as she will guide them here and hereafter.
The temple is visited by pilgrims from all over India irrespective of sectarian differences. The
thousands of pilgrims who flock daily to the Kalighat temple treat Kali very much like a human
mother, bringing her their domestic problems and prayers for prosperity, and returning when their
prayers are fulfilled to express their gratitude. Their attitude towards the Goddess is guided by their
religious traditions and training, their spiritual and intellectual capacities, and the guidance of their
temple priests.
I HAVE VISITED ONCE.