(ঠনঠনিয়া কালীবাড়ি) is a
Kali temple in Kolkata . It is situated on Bidhan Sarani. The deity
in the temple is known as
Siddheshwari. On the occasion of
Kali Puja, devotees gather at the
temple for worship.
The Thanthania Kalibari was
founded by Shankar Ghosh in
1803, according to a mention in the temple
building itself. However, according to
a different tradition it was built in
1703. The image of the presiding
deity Siddheshwari is made of clay
and it is replaced every year by a
new one. Tuesdays and Saturdays
are considered auspicious for a
visit to the temple.
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