Temple of the goddess Kali

The temple of the goddess Kali in Calcutta is the main temple of this goddess, who is especially revered in West Bengal.

The city of Calcutta is dedicated to the goddess Kali, which explains the location of the main temple here. The temple was built in the XIX century. The building of the temple is decorated with domes, which is a bit like the architecture of Orthodox cathedrals. The temple is high - about ten meters, made in gray and white colors.

The temple is associated with sinister stories that tell about the recent human sacrifices. The cult of Kali is also associated with rumors about the existence of a sect of Thags (stranglers) before the nineteenth century, who engaged in robberies and murders to earn the favor of the goddess of death Kali.