This 350-year-old temple dedicated to Kali is Kolkata's holiest
site, attracting a throng of excited pilgrims every day. You'll
need to tip one of the priests in order to get inside through the
m??l?Še of devotees. Goats are ritually slaughtered inside the temple
perimeter, and the meat is used to feed the poor. Stalls selling
votive items and various artifacts surround the temple. If you want
to avoid the worst crowds, then the best days to visit Kalighat
Temple are Wednesdays and Thursdays. You are advised to take ample
change (in Rs 10 denominations) to tip the various priests and
ushers.
Address: Just off Ashutosh Mukherjee Rd, South Kolkata Website: kalighat.jagaddhatri.com/guide.htm Opening Time: Open daily, from 5am to 2pm; and 5pm to
10.30pm
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