Siddheshwari Kali Mandir

Hindu temple in West Bengal, India
23°13′34.84″N 88°21′32.44″E / 23.2263444°N 88.3590111°E / 23.2263444; 88.3590111ArchitectureTypeBengal temple architectureStyleJor-banglaFounderRaja Chitra Sen Roy (Rai)Date established1740; 284 years ago (1740)SpecificationsLength19.6 feet (6.0 m)Height (max)26.6 feet (8.1 m)[1][2][3]

Siddheshwari Kali Mandir (Bengali: [Sid'dhēśbarī kālī mandira] ⓘ) is a Śākta temple in Kalna City in Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal.[1] The Hindu goddess Kali or Kalika is worshiped in the form of Siddheshwari in this temple. Built by Chitrasen Roy,[2][4] a zamindar of Burdwan,[1] the temple stands near the banks of the Bhagirathi-Hooghly river in the northeastern part of the city. The temple is a great example of Jor-bangla architecture; established in the fifth decade of the 18th century.[1][5]

There are five Shiva temples in the temple premises, which were built in the 18th century.[6]

Deities in the temple

Kali – emerged from Durga – in the form of Siddheshwari is the presiding deity of the temple.

Siddheshwari Kali

In the centre of Garbha griha, the Siddheshwari – a form of Kali – is seen in standing posture on base, with four arms. The murti of the deity made of neem (Indian lilac) wood is about five feet tall. At the feet of the deity lies Shiva, and in the left hand are Khadga and Normundu. This deity is considered the main source of power of the temple and adorned with various ornaments including crowns, golden necklaces.[7]

Other Murtis

There are five Shiva temples (sub-temples) in the temple premises,[8] which are Garbha griha with Lingams. Lingams are worshiped as Shiva.[6]

Gallery

  • Siddheshwari Kalimandir with Āṭa-chala Shiva temples.
    Siddheshwari Kalimandir with Āṭa-chala Shiva temples.
  • Temple facade.
    Temple facade.
  • Main arcade of the temple.
    Main arcade of the temple.

References

Citations

  1. ^ a b c d Choudhuri 2019, p. 314.
  2. ^ a b Maity et al. & January 2020, p. 2790.
  3. ^ McCutchion 1972, p. 28.
  4. ^ Ghosh & Setember 2019, pp. 81–82. sfn error: no target: CITEREFGhoshSetember_2019 (help)
  5. ^ Ghosh & Setember 2019, p. 81. sfn error: no target: CITEREFGhoshSetember_2019 (help)
  6. ^ a b Bharati 2001, p. 107.
  7. ^ "তন্ত্রসাধনার ইতিহাসে". Eisamay (in Bengali). The Times Group. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  8. ^ Ghosh & Setember 2019, p. 82. sfn error: no target: CITEREFGhoshSetember_2019 (help)

Sources

  • Choudhuri, Jajneswar (August 2019). বর্ধমান জেলার পুরাকীর্তি [Bardhaman Jelar Purakirti] (in Bengali) (1 ed.). Kolkata: Akshar Prakashani. ISBN 9789383161065.
  • Maity, Ayan Kumar; Das, Souvik; Saha, Debolina (January 2020). Swaminathan, Dr. J.N. (ed.). "IJSTR Volume 9 - Issue 1, January 2020 Edition". International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research. 9 (1). Kolkata. ISSN 2277-8616. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  • McCutchion, David J. (1972). "Classificaton of Types". Late Mediaeval Temples of Bengal: Origins and Classification. Kolkata: The Asiatic Society.
  • Ghosh, Binoy (September 2019). পশ্চিমবঙ্গের সংস্কৃতি [Paschim Banger Sanskriti] (in Bengali). Vol. 1st. Kolkata: Deep Publishing. ISBN 978-93-89584-39-4.
  • Bharati, Shibshankar (18 January 2001). তিন তীর্থ [Teen Tirthe] (in Bengali). Vol. 1st. Kolkata: Sahityam.

External links

  • Media related to Siddheswari Kali Mandir at Wikimedia Commons
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Hindu Temples in West Bengal
Bankura
BirbhumCooch Behar DarjeelingHooghlyHowrahJalpaiguri KolkataMurshidabad NadiaNorth 24 ParganasPaschim Bardhaman Purba Bardhaman
Paschim MedinipurPurba MedinipurPuruliaSouth 24 ParganasMaldaSee also
Temple towns in West Bengal