The temple of Goddess Kali is one of the most sacred places of worship among the Hindus. In its neighbourhood, the colourful folk art form of Pat painting which influenced later artistic developments of the Bengal Renaissance evolved under the patronage of local landlords and priests.
Ironically, the environs of the temple are almost hellish in contrast to the sacred status of this old temple. A crowd of stalls selling all sorts of religious objects almost entirely covers the facade of the building. The entranceway is narrow, crowded and filthy. Inside, it does not get any better. The canal on its west is extremely polluted. The entire area is in urgent need of a thorough cleaning drive. This has been the state of the area for over decades now.
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Kalighat St. John's Church St. Paul's Cathedral Tipu Sultan's Mosque
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