The Kalighat Temple in Kolkata of goddess Kali is 20 kilometers north of Kolkata city, situated on the banks of river Hoogly. It was established in 1847. Kalighat temple is about 200 years old. Kalighat Temple of Kolkata is a significant religious place for the Hindus in eastern India. This place of religious importance is visited by innumerable tourists as well as worshipers. The temple of Kalighat is regarded as one of the 52 Shakti Peethas of India.