Apart from the main Kali Temple, there is a series of 12 identical Shiva temples in the Devalaya. The series of temples are divided by the Chadni(river bank) keeping six Shiva temples to the left and the other six to the right. The temples face the east and are constructed in the typical ‘Aat Chala’ Bengal architecture. It is here that Sri Ramakrishna is said to have meditated to reach enlightenment. To the north east of the Temple complex is the Vishnu temple.
The serenity in the atmosphere of the Temple offers deep solace to all those who visit. It is said that Kali Maa fulfills all the wishes of her true devotees. Tuesday and Saturday are two auspicious days when an offering or ‘Bali’ of a goat is made to please Kali Maa. The temple has a library and a small market where shivlings, rings and other religious items are available. On the way to the temple there are several shops from which one can buy flowers, sweets, tilak to be offered to Kali Maa and then conduct a small puja.
It was a wonderful experience for me. I visited the temple with my family and we were highly impressed by the simplicity. It is said,
“Come here with a clean heart and Maa will give you as you wish”
We did just that. ð