Firinghi Kalibari
This temple is dedicated to
the Hindu Goddess Kali. It is situated on B.B Ganguly Street in the Bow bazar
locality of Kolkata state, India. The temple is said to be over 500 years old.
This temple got its name after its amalgamation with Anthony Firingee who was a
European and thus converted himself to Hinduism. He was a great devotee of
Goddess Kali. One of the famed Directors- Srijit Mukherjee has done the Muhurat
(Inauguration) of his new Bangla film“Jatismar” at Firingi Kalibari of Bowbazar
area with Puja ceremony and the Rituals associated with the inauguration
functions on 2nd of July, Tuesday. Actor Prosenjit and Actress Swastika also
performed the worship and religious customs to offer greetings and homage to
God and Goddess. As per the script of the shot, star Prosenjit would be
performing the role of Anthony ‘Firingi’ in the movie which was really an
entertainer. Previously, Uttam Kumar played the role of Anthony Firingi. This
magnificent temple of Kali is about 500 years old. And this religious pilgrim centre
is not only famous for the rituals and Puja Ceremonies performed during
occasions and festivities, the temple also plays a vital and significant role
in the scenario and site scenes for tourists and visitors.
