This ancient temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali and as such is one of the famous Hindu pilgrimage sites.
Interesting Facts
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (42°C during day and 27°C during night)Average - May (38°C during the day and 23°C during night)Lowest - December to February (18°C during day and 11°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September
Dress Code
Do's & Dont's
transport connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Kalka Bus Stand
|
1.7 KM | 01733-22002 |
Kalka Railway Station
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1.1 KM | 139 |
Chandigarh International Airport |
39.6 KM | 01722-242004 |
Architecture
Though this temple dates back to older dates, most of the Architecture in the temple is modernized to the recent times. Temple consists of huge and spacious pillared mandapas and verandas.
Religious Significance
According to legend, in the era of Satyug, Mahishasur, Chand-Munda, Shumbha-Nishumbha, and blood boys had increased the fury of the demons, so that the gods were afraid and scattered in the Kandras. One day all the gods praised Adivakti Shri Jagdamba Matthwari, which pleased the mother to appear in the form of a child. Upon hearing the miseries of Gods, the mother expanded her appearance, with thousands of hands-on her legs. All the deities gave their weapon to Adishakti. Vishnu chakra, Shiva offered Trishul, Brahma kamandal, Indra Vajra, Sheshnag gave the balance, Yama Raj and Yamphans, etc. to Artha Mata. After this, Mother Jagdamba landed on the battlefield and was destroyed at the place of Kalka land, by destroying other demons including Mahishasur, which became famous in the name of Kali Mata in Kalka.
There is also a belief that when Pandavas lost in Dwapar era. During that time they remained in Biratnagar. At that time, much of the cow was served in the state of Kavita King. At the same time a cow named Shyama used to consecrate the mother's pinda with his milk daily. Pandavas were surprised to see this charisma and the Pandavas established the temple at this place.
History
The temple dates back to the period of Mahabharata. It is believed that the Pandavas built this temple during their 'Agyat Vas'. Worship of Lord Shiva is popular all through Panchkula.
Temple Timings
Day | Timings |
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All Days | 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
Airport Name | Distance |
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Shamshabad | 40 KM |
Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
Railway Station Name | Distance |
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Secunderabad | 10 KM |
Nampally | 12 KM |
Begumpet | 6 KM |
Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
Bus Station Name | Distance |
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MGBS | 35 KM |
CBS | 28 KM |
kukatpally | 20 KM |
Lingampally | 30 KM |
Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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