Puri Dakshin Kali Mandir - पुरी दक्षिण काली मंदिर

Puri Dakshin Kali Mandir () - Kalikadevi, Khuntia Sahi Ln Puri Odisha

Key Highlights
◉ Puri Dakshina Kali Temple protects the southern part (Dakshina direction) of the Jagannath Kshetra.
◉ Tantric worship is performed daily by the Khuntia servitors associated with the Jagannath Temple.
◉ On the night of Kali Puja, secret midnight Tantric rituals and offerings (sacrifices) are performed.
◉ After the darshan of Lord Jagannath, devotees visit the Dakshin Kali Temple seeking the fulfillment of their wishes.

Puri Dakshin Kali Mandir or Dakhinakali Temple is a sacred shrine located near the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. The temple dedicated to Maa Dakshina Kali, a fierce form of Maa Kali. She is believed to guard the southern side (Dakshina Disha) of the Jagannath Kshetra. The temple is one of the Shakti Pith-like shrines within the sacred boundary (Chaturdhamas) of Puri.

Puri Dakshin Kali Mandir History and Architecture
The idol of the temple's presiding deity, Maa Dakshina Kali, is beautifully decorated with garlands, red hibiscus flowers, vermilion and jewellery. Inside the temple wall nine different forms of maa kali murti’s are there like Dakshina Kali, Bhadra Kali, Smasana Kali, Kala Kali, Guhya Kali, Kamkalaa Kali, Dhana Kali, Chand Kali, and Siddhi Kali. The temple is an important center of Tantrik practices and rituals during Kali Puja, Diwali, Amavasya nights.

❀ Daily Tantric-style pujas are performed by the Khuntia servitors associated with Jagannath Temple.
❀ On Kali Puja night, secret midnight Tantrik rituals and offerings (Bali puja) are performed.
❀ Devotees visit after Darshan of Bhagwan Jagannath , seeking protection, strength, and wish fulfillment.

Puri Dakshin Kali Mandir Darshan Timing
The temple is open for the entire week, and darshan hours are from 6 AM to 9 PM. Darshan time varies during festivals.

Puri Dakshin Kali Mandir Prime Festivals
Durga Puja, Kali Puja are the prime festivals at Puri Dakshin Kali Mandir. Every Tuesday and Saturday, too many devotees visit the temple to seek the blessing of Devi. Know Shyamakali Mandir Puri .

How to Reach Puri Dakshin Kali Mandir
From Jagannath Temple’s southern gate (Dakshina Dwara), walk towards Kalika Devi Sahi Lane. Around 300–400 meters from the Jagannath Temple, within easy walking distance. You’ll find Puri Dakshina Kali Mandir nestled inside the narrow lane, surrounded by local homes and shops.

Popular Name: Dakshini Kali

Timings

Open Close Timing

6 AM - 9 PM

Festival

Durga Puja, Kali Puja | Read Also: एकादशी

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