Kali Bari, Shimla

Kali Bari Temple
काली बाड़ी मंदिर
Kali Bari temple outside uphill view
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Shimla
Deity	Goddess Kali
Location
Location	Bantony Hill, Shimla
State	Himachal Pradesh
Country	India
Location of Kali Bari Temple in Himachal Pradesh
Geographic coordinates	31°06′22″N77°10′01″E / 31.105975°N 77.166813°E / 31.105975; 77.166813
Architecture
Style	Deula
Founder	Ram Charan Brahamchari
Date established	1845

Kali Bari Mandir is a Hindu temple situated on Bantony Hill, Shimla. The temple is dedicated to fearsome reincarnation of Goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, after which the Shimla city might have been named. The goddess is believed to have existed near Jakhoo. ^[1]

History

Kali Bari temple was originally built in 1823 by a Bengali Brahmin Ram Charan Brahamchari in the vicinity of Rothney Castle on Jakhoo Hill. That's why it resembles the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata. ^[2] It is one of the ancient temples of the city and features a unique Hindu-style architecture along with blue coloured wooden idol of goddess Kali. Later, the British shifted the location of the temple to Bantony Hill. The temple trust formed in 1902 mainly consists of Bengali members. ^[3]

View

The temple is located in the city center. Shimla's Old Bus Stand, ARTRAC, Annadale, Railway Board Building, Shimla Railway Station, Shri Hanuman Jakhu can be seen from the temple premises. The temple attracts a lot of tourists and devotees. ^[4]

References

1. "Shimmying in umbrella land: A weekend in Shimla". hindustantimes.com. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
2. "कालीबाड़ी मंदिर हॉल में महिलाओं ने खेली सिंदूर की होली". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 9 June 2020.
3. "Shimla Kali Bari temple all set for 'Durga Puja'". The Statesman. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
4. "Hindi News; Latest Hindi News, Breaking Hindi News Live, Hindi Samachar (हिंदी समाचार), Hindi News Paper Today". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 9 June 2020.