Ahmedabad Kali Bari

Ahmedabad Kali Bari (Gujarati: અમદાવાદ કાલી બારી, Bengali: আহমেদাবাদ কালী বাড়ি, Devnagari: अहमदाबाद काली बारी) 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
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictAhmedabad
DeityKali
Location
LocationAhmedabad
StateGujarat
CountryIndia
Location in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Ahmedabad Kali Bari (Gujarat)
Geographic coordinates23°02′08.39″N 72°28′54.19″E
Architecture
TypeBengal architecture
Completed2014
Website
ahmedabadkalibari.com

History

The temple was built in 2014 by Bengal Cultural Association of Ahmedabad, one of the oldest Bengali community organization of the Gujarat.[1] The temple is also known for its annual Durga puja celebration on an adjacent ground which is being organized from 2018 onwards.[2][3]

Architecture

The main building of the temple is an example of Bengal architecture depicting traditional Bengali kutir (hut) style.[1]

References

  1. "Kalibari opens to all". The Times of India. 4 March 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  2. "Ahmedabad: Bengali culture and cuisine delight on Durga Ashtami". The Times of India. 6 October 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  3. "Durga Puja festivities begin in Ahmedabad". The Times of India. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
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