Thanthania Siddheswari Kali Bari

  • The area Thanthania near College Street derives its name from the sound of the bell which was believed to be used as alarm when people saw dacoits approaching. 
  • A tantric Sanyasi by the name of Udaynarayan Bhramachari worshipped Goddess Kali on an altar of 5 human skulls. 
  • Later Ramshankar Ghosh who worked for East India Company was given the responsibility of worship when Udaynarayan Bhramachari left for pilgrimage. Ramshankar obtained the present deity from a hermit.  
  • Construction is believed to be in the year 1110 of Bengali calendar. 
  • To this day, the rituals are dedicated to Udaynarayan Bhramachari. 
  • The ornaments are mostly made of silver while the idol’s tongue is made of gold. Animal sacrifice is practiced. 

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