Calcutta Temples forward to God

Kali Temple: Kalighat is the temple from which Kalikata takes its name (anglicized to Calcutta). The temple was constructed over an older temple in 1809. A legend narrates that when the corpse of Shiva's wife was cut up one of her fingers fell down. It has been an important pilgrimage site since then. Kali stands for the destructive side of Shiva's consort and demands sacrifices daily. Every