5 Kali Puja Pandals In Kolkata That You Must Visit This Diwali

Just when you get dejected on Durga Puja coming to an end, the Kali Puja season has its advent. Even though the festival is not as widely celebrated as the former, Kali Puja is an auspicious festival that falls on the night of Diwali. Bengalis from all over the world worship Goddess Kali, the slayer of demons, on this night. 

If you are in Kolkata and wish to go Kali Puja pandal hopping with your friends and family, here are some of the most famous Kali Puja pandals that you must visit this year. From different themes to creative idols, you will have a wholesome experience.

Kalighat Kali Temple

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One of the best Kali Pujo experiences that you will have in Kolkata is Kalighat Kali Temple. You can find one of the Shakti pithas here. The temple organises a large-scale Kali Puja every year with thousands of devotees visiting. There are also theme-based pandals that you cannot miss. 

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

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If you are in Kolkata during Diwali, Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a place you cannot afford to miss. This is one of the biggest Kali temples in Kolkata and lakhs of devotees visit here on the night of Kali Puja. You can visit this temple via local train, the station is at a close distance. 

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ABS Sporting

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ABS Sporting is known for its streak of worshipping Chamunda Kali which is the most fierce avatar of Maa Kali. The club has been organising puja here for the last 65 years. The idol here is as high as 30 feet and will give you all the Kali Pujo feels that you need. 

Hazar Haat Kali Mandir

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One of the Kali Puja pandals in Kolkata that you cannot miss is Hazar Haat Kali Mandir. The Kali Maa idol in this temple is in her Sahasrabhuja avatar which refers to the one with a thousand arms. The idol is also dressed up in a red saree and is seen in Abhay mudra which signifies fearlessness. 

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Chetla Agrani Club

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A club in Kolkata that organises both Durga Puja and Kali Puja is Chetla Agrani Club. The Kali Puja that is organised by this club is worth visiting due to its mesmerising idola and creatively-themed pandal.