Firinghi Kalibari Explained

Firinghi Kalibari
Country:India
State:West Bengal
District:Kolkata
Location:Kolkata
Deity:Goddess Kali
Website:firinghikalibari.com

Firinghi Kalibari is a temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali located on B.B. Ganguly Street in Bowbazar locality of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The temple is said to be over 200 years old and is named after its association with Anthony Firingee (1786-1839), a European who converted to Hinduism and was a great devotee of Kali.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mitra, Swati. Kolkata:Guide Book. 2011. Goodearth Publication. 84. 9789380262154.