Inside Kolkata’s Kalighat Temple: The Unique Bhog Of Fish, Prawns And Mutton Offered To Goddess Kali
Kolkata’s historic Kalighat Kali Temple, believed to be over 200 years old and one of the most revered Shakti Peethas, is known not just for its spiritual significance but also for its unique bhog tradition. Devotees offer rice, dal, payesh, fish, prawns, mutton, chutney, and vegetables to Goddess Kali-reflecting Bengal’s deep-rooted cultural and religious practices where non-vegetarian offerings form an integral part of worship.
