Ahmedabad Kali Bari
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 | |
|---|---|
Ahmedabad Kali Bari (October 2018) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Ahmedabad |
| Deity | Kali |
| Location | |
| Location | Ahmedabad |
| State | Gujarat |
| Country | India |
Location in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Ahmedabad Kali Bari (Gujarat) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 23°02′08.39″N 72°28′54.19″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Bengal architecture |
| Completed | 2014 |
| Website | |
| ahmedabadkalibari | |
History
The 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
The main building of the temple is an example of Bengal architecture depicting traditional Bengali kutir (hut) style.[1]
Gallery
- Wall of Fame (December 2021)
- Community Ground (View from the North side) (December 2021)
- Shiv temple (December 2021)
- Ahmedabad Kali Bari (November 2021)
- Goddess Kali of Ahmedabad Kali Bari (December 2019)
- Courtyard (January 2019)
- Temple's Stairs (January 2019)
References
- "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.
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