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Shri Kali Devi Temple, Patiala

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Shri Kali Devi Temple
Maa Kali inside the temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictPatiala district
DeityGoddess Kali Devi
Location
LocationPatiala
StatePunjab
CountryIndia
Architecture
Founder[1]
Completed1938
Website
mandirkalidevijipatiala.org

Shri Kali Devi Temple is a Hindu temple in Patiala, Punjab, India. It was built by the Maharaja of Patiala in 1936.[2] The Maharaja was inspired to build the temple and bring the six-foot-tall statues of Maa Kali and Paawan Jyot from Bengal to Patiala. Today, the temple is situated opposite the Baradari Gardens. Shri Kali Devi is a kul devi of many people. During the Navratras, the temple has many visitors over the course of nine days.

References

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  1. ^ Congress, Indian History. "Local Secretary Circular I – Indian History Congress". p. 3. Retrieved 26 October 2024. Kali Devi Mandir: The Shri Kali Devi Temple in Patiala, dedicated to Maa Kali, was commissioned by aja Bhupinder Singh in 1936. The Maharaja, who ruled Patiala from 1900 to 1938, brought a 6-ft statue of ali and a sacred flame from Bengal and offered the first sacrifice of a water buffalo. The temple, now a al monument, attracts many devotees from both Hindu and Sikh communities.[verification needed]
  2. ^ "Kali Devi Temple- Apna Patiala". www.apnapatiala.com. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
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