The Kali Bari Temple in Shimla, located about 1.5 km from the Shimla Railway Station and a kilometre from the Old Bus Stand, is one of the hill station’s oldest and most revered shrines. Perched on the western side of Jakhu Hill, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, worshipped locally as Shyamala. Many historians believe that Shimla (earlier Shimla) derived its name from this form of the goddess. The temple was originally established in 1845 by a Bengali Brahmin, Ram Charan Brahmachari, who chose a site on Jakhu Hill for the shrine. Later, during the British period, the temple was shifted to its present location to make space for colonial construction on Jakhu Hill.
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| Kali Bari temple. Shimla Himachal Pradesh,en.wikipedia.org |
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| Kali Bari temple. Shimla himachaltourstravel.com |
Above image: The Temple of Kali Bari that lies about 1.5 km from Shimla Railway Station and 1 km from Old Bus Stand is one of the oldest Hindu temples in this region. Deity is refereed to as Shyamala, hence the name of the town is Shimla.The various forms of Kali here are Bhadrakali, Chinnamasta, Rudrarani, Tara, Chamunda, Durga, Himavati, Kumari Sati, Kamakshya, Meenakshi and Uma.........
The presiding deity is a finely carved wooden idol of Goddess Kali, reflecting the craftsmanship of the 19th century. Devotees revere her in multiple aspects such as Bhadrakali, Chinnamasta, Rudrarani, Tara, Chamunda, Durga, Himavati, Kumari Sati, Kamakhya, Meenakshi, and Uma, a rare feature where several forms of Kali are worshipped under one roof. Pilgrims visiting the temple can avail of accommodation on its premises and even at the Kali shrine in Kalka, strengthening its network of spiritual hospitality.
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| kali bari .himachal, shimla trawell.in |
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| Kali temple on the Mall,Shimla,justdial.in |
Kali Bari is especially vibrant during Navaratri and Durga Puja, when thousands of devotees and tourists flock here seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and peace of mind. The temple’s serene surroundings, combined with the fragrance of incense and the chanting of hymns, create an atmosphere of deep devotion.
Easily accessible from The Mall Road, the temple is a favourite stop for visitors exploring Shimla’s colonial avenues and nearby attractions like Christ Church, the Ridge, and Jakhu Temple. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., it offers a calm retreat amid the bustle of the hill station. Managed by a trust, the shrine remains an enduring testimony to the town’s Bengali cultural links and its layered religious history, making it a must-visit site for pilgrims and travelers alike.Partly based on old post August 05,2017 navrangindia.blogspot.com
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