10 Most Popular Kali & Devi Temples in West Bengal

Dakshineshwar Kali Temple: Located on the banks of Hooghly in Kolkata, this temple was built by Rani Rashmoni and is dedicated to Goddess Bhavatarini, a form of Kali. (image: canva)

Kalighat Kali Temple: One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, Kalighat in Kolkata is believed to be where Goddess Sati’s toe fell. It’s a major pilgrimage spot in West Bengal. (image: canva)

Tarapith Temple: Near Rampurhat, this temple is dedicated to Maa Tara and is famous for its tantric rituals and cremation ground sadhana by Saint Bamakhepa. (image: easemytrip)

Rampara Kalibari: This ancient Kali temple near Kolkata is dedicated to Goddess Siddheshwari Kali and is famous for its grand Kali Puja celebrations. (image: Wikipedia)

Kripamayee Kali Temple: Also called Joy Mitra Kalibari, this Baranagar temple is dedicated to Kripamayee Kali and was built in 1848 by devotee Jayaram Mitra. (image: easemytrip)

Khaepa Kali Tala: Set up in the 1970s in Katwa, this temple is dedicated to Khaepa Kali. It’s a local favorite for devotees in the region. (image: easemytrip)

Kankalitala Temple: Situated near Bolpur, this is one of the Shakti Peethas where the bones (Kankal) of Sati are believed to have fallen. (image: easemytrip)

Hangseshwari Temple: Located in Bansberia, this unique lotus-shaped temple was built in 1814 and is dedicated to Goddess Hangseswari, a fierce form of Kali. (image: easemytrip)

Tripura Sundari Temple: A sacred shrine in Garia, Kolkata, this temple is dedicated to the beautiful and powerful form of Devi known as Tripura Sundari. (image: easemytrip)

Kiriteswari Temple: Located in Murshidabad, it is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and is believed to be where Sati’s crown (kirit) fell to Earth. (image: en.wikipedia)