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- Kalighat Temple
Kalighat Temple
This 350-year-old temple dedicated to Kali is Kolkata's holiest
site, attracting a throng of excited pilgrims every day. You'll
need to tip one of the priests in order to get inside through the
mêlée of devotees. Goats are ritually slaughtered inside the temple
perimeter, and the meat is used to feed the poor. Stalls selling
votive items and various artifacts surround the temple. If you want
to avoid the worst crowds, then the best days to visit Kalighat
Temple are Wednesdays and Thursdays. You are advised to take ample
change (in Rs 10 denominations) to tip the various priests and
ushers.
Information & Facts
Address
Just off Ashutosh Mukherjee Rd, South Kolkata
Language
Although English is generally used for official and
business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is spoken by
about 40 percent of the population. Urdu is the language common
with the Muslim demographic. India has a total of 22 official
languages
Money
The currency is the Indian Rupee (INR), which is divided into
100 paise (singular paisa). Major currencies can be changed at
banks, and authorised bureaux de changes. It is impossible to
obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in
India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is
illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is
advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart
from the National Bank. It is best to change money into small
denominations. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely
accepted, particularly in tourist orientated establishments. ATMs
are not generally available.
Opening Times
Open daily, from 5am to 2pm; and 5pm to
10.30pm