Kalighat Kali Mandir Timings, Darshan & Aarti Schedule
Kalighat Kali Mandir in Kolkata is among the most revered Shakti Peethas. Devotees visit throughout the year,
with peak crowds during Navratri and Kali Puja. Darshan follows daily schedules with an afternoon closure for Bhog and cleaning.
Kalighat Kali Mandir Darshan Timings
| Day | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
Mandir remains closed from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for Bhog/cleaning.
Last Verified on: 20 September 2025 (IST)
Kalighat Aarti Timings
| Aarti | Timing |
|---|---|
| Mangala Aarti | ~4:00–5:30 AM (public darshan starts ~5:00 AM) |
| Sandhya Aarti | ~7:00 PM |
| Shayana Aarti | ~10:00 PM |
Visitor Rules & Dress Code
- Modest/traditional attire recommended; footwear outside the mandir premises.
- Photography/filming inside the sanctum is not permitted.
- Please follow the queue system; arrive early on weekends and during festivals.
Ticket & Booking Information
- General darshan is free.
- Special puja/seva offerings are arranged at on-site counters.
- No confirmed official online booking facility at present.
Festivals at Kalighat
- Durga Puja / Navratri: Grand celebrations; heavy footfall across all days.
- Kali Puja (Diwali time): Night rituals and elaborate decorations.
Visitor Information
- Best time for peaceful darshan: early morning before 8:00 AM.
- Facilities around the mandir: prasad counters, drinking water, shops and cloakrooms.
- Traffic/parking can be tight during festivals—prefer Metro or app cabs.
Location & How to Reach
Address: Kalighat Rd, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700026
- By Metro: Nearest station – Kalighat (Blue Line), ~0.4–0.5 km.
- By Rail: Howrah/Sealdah ~8–10 km.
- By Air: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport ~25 km.