Kali Bari Temple is perhaps the only temple which is located at the vicinity of Shimla. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali who is known as Shyamala. It is often believed that Shimla received its name from the temple of Shyamala. Kali Bari Temple had been another important place of worship that was constructed during the British period. It was mainly constructed for the devotees who had to travel from Delhi to Simla and settled there for a long period six months or so.
Kali Bari temple was originally built in 1845 by a Bengali Brahmin Ram Charan Brahamchari in the vicinity of Rothney Castle on Jakhoo Hill. That's why it resembles the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata. It is one of the ancient temples of the city and features a unique Hindu-style architecture along with blue coloured wooden idol of goddess Kali. Later, the British shifted the location of the temple to Bantony Hill. The temple trust formed in 1902 mainly consists of Bengali members.
Although people can offer their prayers at Kali Bari Temple at any time of the year, visiting it during the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja and Kali Puja is usually considered best.
At the time of Durga Puja, Goddess Kali, along with her complete family, comes to her own abode i.e.; the Himalayas to bless her devotees. While at the time of Navratri, thousands of tourists flock to this place to experience her compassion and love for the entire world. Besides this, there are huge celebrations at the temple to celebrate the victory of Goddess mother Kali over evil on the day of Deepawali.
India can be called a land of diverse culture and diverse religious beliefs.
This is the reason why we find most of the temples in this place only.
Some of the rich in terms of architecture, the kind of money these get, while others remain a popular destination as a spiritual place for the believers.
Besides being sacred it also has an affluent architecture that has gained some good fame in the world.
But when it comes to the wealth these carries, the donation makes all the difference in this domain.
How about exploring some of the most expensive temples.
