EP-46 Halisahar - Siddheshwari Kali Mandir/हIलीशहर सिद्धेश्वरी काली मंदिर/Historical Place to Visit

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Way back in early seventeenth century, Siddheswari Kali Temple was established in Balidaghata ,Halisahar {Previously known as 'Kumarhatta' Halisahar} just on the banks of river Bhagirathi [the Ganga].There is a temple of 'Shiva' and a 12-pillar "Nat Mandir" Historically ,it is believed that the idol of mother Kalika was carved on a black-stone which was brought out by the Bidhyadhar Roychowdhury who belonged to the famous Zaminder dynesty of "Sabarna Roychowdhury"from the river bed of the Ganga.After the original idol was stolen in early sixties,in 1998 a new idol of mother Kalika was established.
With the enthusiasm of the local people and with the patronage of Halisahar Municipility,gradually the main temple,Shiva Temple and the Nat Mandir were all renovated fully keeping the structure of the original construction.The temple is now
one of the most visited pilgrim place in the town.Thousands of devotees offer their 'Puja' and prayer everyday.The adjoining bathing ghat has also been renovated artistically with decent lighting . Geographically it is situated on the banks of the Ganga and well-connected with the Railway stations.