Kali
Bari Mandir of New Delhi is dedicated to Goddess Kali. It is relatively
small in size and quite unpretentious in its design. The temple holds
special significance for the Bengali people residing in the city,
especially at the time of Durga Puja, held in the month of
October-November every year. During that time, the temple becomes the
center for celebrations and is flooded by devotees of all ages, in large
numbers. A massive Peepal tree grows inside the temple and is considered
to be quite sacred. Devotees coming to the Kali Bari Mandir tie a red thread around the bark of the tree while making a wish. If the wish gets fulfilled, they come back to the temple to untie the thread. An amazing fact about the temple is that here, liquor is offered to the Goddess. Situated near the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, the Kali Bari temple is also visited by the North Indians staying in the capital city. Though not ostentatious like the numerous other temples in Delhi, it still attracts devotees from far and wide.
