Kali Bari Mandir is a Hindu temple situated on Bantony Hill, Shimla. The temple is dedicated to fearsome reincarnation of Goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, after which the Shimla city may be named. The goddess is believed to have existed near Jakhoo.[1]
| Kali Bari Temple | |
|---|---|
काली बाड़ी मंदिर | |
 Kali Bari temple outside uphill view | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Shimla |
| Deity | Goddess Kali |
| Location | |
| Location | Bantony Hill, Shimla |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Deula |
| Founder | Ram Charan Brahamchari |
| Date established | 1845 |
History
editKali Bari temple was originally built in 1823 by a Bengali Brahmin Ram Charan Brahamchari in the vicinity of Rothney Castle on Jakhoo Hill. That's why it resembles the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata.[2] It is one of the ancient temples of the city and features a unique Hindu-style architecture along with blue coloured wooden idol of goddess Kali. Later, the British shifted the location of the temple to Bantony Hill. The temple trust formed in 1902 mainly consists of Bengali members.[3]
View
editThe temple is located in middle of the city center. It has a beautiful scenic charm of the city as well as of nature. Shimla's Old Bus Stand, ARTRAC, Annadale, Railway Board Building, Shimla Railway Station, Shri Hanuman Jakhu can be seen from the temple premises. The temple attracts a lot of tourists and devotees.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Shimmying in umbrella land: A weekend in Shimla". hindustantimes.com. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "कालीबाड़ी मंदिर हॉल में महिलाओं ने खेली सिंदूर की होली". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ^ "Shimla Kali Bari temple all set for 'Durga Puja'". The Statesman. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ "Hindi News; Latest Hindi News, Breaking Hindi News Live, Hindi Samachar (हिंदी समाचार), Hindi News Paper Today". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 9 June 2020.