China Kali Mandir Kolkata – Guide
China Kali Mandir is one of the most popular religious places in Kolkata. Located in Chinatown, this popular temple in Kolkata is more than 60 years old. Since then, the Chinese Kali Temple serves as a great example of unity between Hindus and Chinese.
Prior to the present structure, the temple was built under a tree where devotees worshiped a black stone coated with vermilion. An interesting thing to know about this holy place in Kolkata is that the ‘prasad’ offered at the temple is noodles and chopsuey.
History of this Temple
There is an interesting story attached to this must-visit China Kali Mandir in Kolkata. There was a 10-year-old Chinese boy from the surrounding area, who fell so ill that even the doctors were unable to treat him. Losing all hope, his parents made him lie down near an old tree and prayed to God for his good health.
They prayed for many days. One day suddenly a miracle happened; The boy got well. With that miracle, the site became a place of religious importance and since then, it has become one of the important pilgrimage sites in Kolkata, West Bengal.
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China Kali Mandir Kolkata Timings
China Kali Mandir Kolkata opens from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the morning and from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM in the evening.
Saturday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM |
Sunday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM |
Monday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM |
Tuesday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM |
Wednesday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM |
Thursday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM |
Friday | 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Aarti: 06:30 AM |
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Places to visit near this Temple
Science City is at a distance of 1.8 km away from China temple.
Mother House is at a distance of 3.4 km away from China temple.
Eden Garden is at a distance of 4 km away From China temple.
South Park Street Cemetery is at a distance of 3.5 km away from china temple.
Quest Mall is at a distance of 3.3 kms away from china temple.
Birla Mandir is at a distance of 3.5 km away from china temple.
Tour De Kolkata is at a distance of 3.9 kms away from china temple.
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How to reach China Kali Mandir Kolkata
By Air- The nearest airport from this temple is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose international airport Kolkata which is at a distance of 30 km from China Kali Mandir. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from this temple is Sealdah railway station which is at a distance of about 35 km from China Kali Mandir Kolkata. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi from any part of the country.
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