Ahmedabad Kali Bari is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and the center for Bengali Culture in Ahmedabad, India. Established in 2014, it is situated on Kali Bari Road, West Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad Kali Bari | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Ahmedabad |
Deity | Kali |
Location | |
Location | Ahmedabad |
State | Gujarat |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 23°02′08.39″N 72°28′54.19″E / 23.0356639°N 72.4817194°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Bengal architecture |
Completed | 2014 |
Website | |
ahmedabadkalibari |
History
editThe temple was built in 2014 by the Bengal Cultural Association of Ahmedabad, one of the oldest Bengali community organizations in Gujarat.[1]
The temple is also known for the Durga Puja festival that is held every year on a field next to it.[2][3] More than 80 years ago, the group that is in charge of this Kali Bari held the first Durga Puja in Ahmedabad.[4] In 2022, it celebrated the 85th Durga Puja.[5]
Architecture
editThe main building of the temple is an example of Bengal architecture depicting traditional Bengali kutir (hut) style.[1]
Gallery
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Wall of Fame (December 2021)
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Community Ground (View from the North side) (December 2021)
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Shiv temple (December 2021)
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Ahmedabad Kali Bari (November 2021)
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Goddess Kali of Ahmedabad Kali Bari (December 2019)
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Courtyard (January 2019)
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Temple's Stairs (January 2019)
References
edit- ^ a b "Kalibari opens to all". The Times of India. 4 March 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Ahmedabad: Bengali culture and cuisine delight on Durga Ashtami". The Times of India. 6 October 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Durga Puja festivities begin in Ahmedabad". The Times of India. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ Nair, Avinash (3 October 2019). "Ahmedabad: Non-veg delicacies back on menu for Durga Puja this year". The Indian Express. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Bhatt, Megha (10 September 2022). "Bengalis all set for Kolkata-like Durga Puja celebrations". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 9 November 2022.