IGNOU PTS-04 Project – Culture and Heritage of Kali Temple Bangal

Kalighat is located in the city of Calcutta on the banks of the river Hooghly (Bhagirathi). The name Calcutta is said to have been derived from the word Kalighat. Kaali is regarded as one of the principal deities of Bengal. There are other temples to Kaali - Sahasrabhuja Kaali, Sarvamangala, Tarasundari and Simhavaahini. Kaali is regarded as the destroyer or liberator and is depicted in a fearful form. Despite the terrifying form, she is considered to deliver bliss to worshippers. The Kalighat temple attracts numerous devotees throughout the year. Kalighat is regarded as one of the 52 Shakti Peethams of India, where the various parts of Sati's body are said to have fallen, in the course of Shiva's Rudra Tandava.

Objectives

• To Understand the culture of KALI Temple.
• To Describe the relationship between KALI Temple and tourism.
• To Describe the function and environment of KALI Temple.

Topic Covered

• Introduction
• Culture and Beauty of Tirupati Temple
• Role of Government
• Conclusion