West Mambalam Madras Kali Bari, Chennai

Address

West Mambalam Madras Kali Bari, No:12, Umapathy Street Extension, Samiyar Madam, West Mambalam, Chennai – 600 033 Phone: +91 44 2483 7170

Diety

Amman: Goddess Kali

Introduction

Madras Kali Bari is dedicated to Goddess Kali located in the neighborhood of West Mambalam in in Chennai City in Tamilnadu. This temple was constructed by the Bengali population in Chennai city. The Kali Bari Temple is located in the Umapathy Street Extension, West Mambalam, and Chennai. The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Mambalam Railway Station and 11 Kms from Chennai Airport.

Puranic Significance

The Madras Kali Bari, started in 1982, is meant to uphold Bengali tradition in a foreign land, but it goes beyond its primary role. Since its inauguration by Swami Lokeshwaranand Maharaj, President of Ramakrishna Mission. The Temple is constructed on the lines of the Dakshineshwar Kali temple near Kolkata by the Bengali community in the city. The Temple is facing towards west. This Temple resembles the structure of a typical Bengal temple. This white marble temple has Kali as the presiding deity. There is a small meditation hall which is very peaceful. This beautiful and well maintained temple also has the shrines of Ganesha and Shiva Linga. The bronze idol of Kali is also found in this temple. The marble idols of Ramakrishna Paramahansa and Sarada Devi are found near the entrance of the main shrine.