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Ahmedabad Kali Bari is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and the center for Bengali Culture in Ahmedabad, India. Established in 2014, it is situated on Kali Bari Road, West Ahmedabad.

History

The temple was built in 2014 by the Bengal Cultural Association of Ahmedabad, one of the oldest Bengali community organizations in Gujarat.[1]

The temple is also known for the Durga Puja festival that is held every year on a field next to it.[2][3] More than 80 years ago, the group that is in charge of this Kali Bari held the first Durga Puja in Ahmedabad.[4] In 2022, it celebrated the 85th Durga Puja.[5]

Architecture

The main building of the temple is an example of Bengal architecture depicting traditional Bengali kutir (hut) style.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Kalibari opens to all. The Times of India(March 4, 2014). Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  2. Ahmedabad: Bengali culture and cuisine delight on Durga Ashtami. The Times of India(October 6, 2019). Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  3. Durga Puja festivities begin in Ahmedabad. The Times of India(October 4, 2019). Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  4. Ahmedabad: Non-veg delicacies back on menu for Durga Puja this year, Nair, Avinash. The Indian Express(2019-10-03). Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  5. Bengalis all set for Kolkata-like Durga Puja celebrations, Bhatt, Megha. Ahmedabad Mirror(10 September 2022). Retrieved 2022-11-09.

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