Thanthania Kalibari - Hindu temple in Kolkata - Kolkata, India

The Thanthania Kalibari was founded by Shankar Ghosh (whose grandson was Swami Subhodhananda,[2] a direct disciple of 19th century mystic Ramakrishna) in 1803, as mentioned in the temple building itself.[3] However, according to a different tradition it was built in 1703. The image of the presiding deity Siddheshwari is made of clay and the idol is painted every year with the colors red and black. Tuesdays and Saturdays are considered auspicious for a visit to the temple. The temple is 300+ years old and the idol is even older.

One of the oldest (300 years) Sidheshwari Kali Temple Located on Bidhan Sarani.... It has a great historical & religious value....

Thanthaniya Kalibari is an approximately 320 years old Kali temple on College St in central Kolkata, close to the Thanthaniya Rajbari. Very small temple right off the street, but the deity Ma Siddheswari is revered by the people.

Temple is to reach. But the flower and sweet shops which provides for puja offering, charges too much. Same goes for the purohit who has different slabs for Car puja and all..

This is located at the heart of Kolkata more than 300 years old temple..... it's give peace Saturday Tuesday are much crowded can take pooja samagri from nearby shops also can bring yours won must visited place in Kolkata

Kali is a highly revered Hindu goddess. Who on the one hand is the form of death and on the other hand is in the form of mother.Thanthaniya Kali is a very ancient Kali temple. She is Siddheshwari Kali, who bestows the siddhi of the saint.

Thanthania Kalibari is one of the oldest Kali Temple (Hindu Temple) in Kolkata. Goddess Kali is worshipped here as Ma Siddheshwari. The idol of Ma Kali is extremely beautiful. The temple came into existence in 1703 although some say, the year of formation was 1803. The temple was visited frequently by Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. The grandson of the founder Shankar Ghosh was Subodh Chandra Ghosh (Swami Subodhananda) one of the direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna. There are three entrances to the main 'Garbha Griha'(sanctum sanctorum). There is a small Shivlinga on the left side and a Statue of Sri Ramakrishna on the right. The temple has focused on traditional old Bengali architecture. It is right on crossing of Bidhan Sarani Road and Rajendra Deb lane. There are several shops nearby that sell flowers, incense & sweets for Puja. The nearest metro station is Mahatma Gandhi Road.

It is an ancient temple of Ma Kali located in North Kolkata, popularly known as Thanthania Kali Bari. As mentioned in the temple, the temple was established in bengali year 1110, which means the temple is more than 300 years old and it is said that the Kali idol is even older than the temple. Here Ma Kali is worshiped as Siddheshwari Kali. The temple is located at the junction of Bidhan Sarani and Bechu Chatterjee street, quite congested area. There are several shops available outside the temple where you can buy puja items.