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Kalighat Kali Temple

Kalighat Road, Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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Type: Religious Sites
Traveler Description: Kalighat Temple Where the sublime and the foul come face to face   If you've never been to Kolkata, it's impossible to prepare yourself for the... more »
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

At first step i walk to temple.....Priest of temple guide me to pay my respect to mother Kali and all around temple without asking for money..... Thank you Mr. Bapi

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Bangalore, India
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Sacred place but the most mis managed temple. Huge crowds and can hardly see through. The temple area is hardly cleaned and is full of dirt and has the least facilities. Go if you are really keen or if you are a regular temple visitor you wont like this place.

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See 18 more reviews by Rayan B for Kolkata (Calcutta)
Panaji, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Its a Must see place if you have Visiting Kolkatta. But Be Very Very Very Carful what you get into. Note that its just a temple where you can walk in straight offer your prayers and fell blessed. We made the mistake of Taking a guide who offered to do all the formalities for Rs 51. and ended up LOSING... More

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See 4 more reviews by GautamBhende for Kolkata (Calcutta)
Chennai
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

I went to Kali Ghat on this visit also to Kolkata. The best time to go is in the early morning. Better keep ONLY FEW Rs.10/ Rupee notes in your shirt pocket. There will be only a few devotees. NO NEED TO GIVE MONEY TO ENTER NO NEED TO FIX A PANDA/POOJARY. GO STRAIGHT TO THE KALI MATHA, OFFER YOUR... More

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See 7 more reviews by Chinnasamianbumalar for Kolkata (Calcutta)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

its really nice....grt experience....evrybody should visit it...feeling calm when see the face of kali maa..........wat a nice face...i love this tmple .................................................................

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New Delhi, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Sacred Place but badly managed. It is surrounded by beggars & touts. Inside temple its too much of rush. Prob the people who pay only gets to have Darshan... Rest can just pray. Pujaris also agressive about money collection for Darshan. Should only be visited if you are really keen on it else simple avoid & have faith on Maa... More

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See 3 more reviews by Ankurgee for Kolkata (Calcutta)
Srikakulam, India
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

i had a worst experience here.a bunch of theives are lurking there disguised as pandits.they catch the unsuspecting tourists and loot the money literally.if you want to keep a good memory of this tour,better avoid it.do'nt go there

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See 2 more reviews by venkatanaresheti for Kolkata (Calcutta)
Srinagar
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Pandas of all hues keep waiting to pounce on unsuspecting pilgrims with promises of VIP Entry and by-passing ques to have a quicker darshan. Surroundings are utterly dirty and no one seems to bother...

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

The temple surroundings are unclean. There are queue breakers and then when you enter in the temple the priests grab your hand and ask u for money like they are asking for ransom. U'd get looted if you are unaccompanied by a local.

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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

Be aware if you visit Kalighat Kali Temple, right out side the temple at the entrance you will find thieves dressed as holy priests who will yell at u and start demanding money from you. I lost Rs. 1500 and when i inquired with my guide, he narrated a incidence where a person was robbed of Rs.4000 few days back.... More

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