Spiritual Travel Diaries -Kalibari of Uluberia


Introduction:
Want to experience a peaceful spin the vicinity of Kolkata? Then there is the Kalibari of Uluberia, a secret treasure trove you should go check out. iritual trip 

Location and way to go:

Uluberia is in West Bengal, Howrah district.

  By Train: board any local train at Howrah to Fuleswar and then board a toto(about 1 hour)

  By road: It is situated approximately 45 km away from Kolkata, by NH16 or Kona Expressway

  On Bike: This is a good place to ride a short spiritual trip on a bike

About Kalibari:

Kalibari at Uluberia is a famous temple of Goddess Kali. It draws hundreds of worshippers on Kali Puja, Amavasya and other occasions.

The temple is spiritually strong and the bhog (prasad) here is popular among the locals.

Pursuit:

Pay prayers and meditate in serenity

Talk to the priests of the temple to get their history and legends.

Photograph the traditional Bengali temples architecture.

Taste local sweets and tea on the stalls by the temple.

Other Temples within the Area to Visit:

Baro Mandir (12 Shiva Temples): It is close by and an ideal temple trail.

Local Radha-Krishna Ashram: Peaceful and silent to spend the afternoon time in spirituality.

Local food to eat:

Once you have visited the temple you can attempt -

Luchi and muri ghonto at local food shops

Mishti Doi and Chanar Jilipi of local sweetmeat stores

Bengali thali in resturants

Tips to Visitors:

Visiting time: Morning (6 AM -10 AM) or during Kali Puja

Dress traditionally (in simple clothes) to make a respectful visit

Do remember to take a cloth bag to carry prasad

Finally:

In case you are one of those people who want to find spiritual power as well as discover some culture, the Kalibari of Uluberia and its surrounding temples can be an ideal day trip to Kolkata. Be it a biker, solo traveler, or a family trip, the place will take you nearer to the soulful side of Bengal.

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