The Nabaratna Temple of Visakhapatnam

 Located on the most happening R K Beach Road, Kali Bari Temple is one of the popular temples of Visakhapatnam. The temple was built for Bengali population of Vishakapatnam in 1984 CE.

The temple has nine pinnacles on the vimana. This type of Bengal temple architecture is known as Nabaratna style. 

The east-facing sanctum enshrines 4 feet tall icon of Kali. She has four arms and is in the standing posture. She has a fearsome feature with a protruding tongue. 



Besides the presiding deity, a small icon of Kali and the idols of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Sharda Devi are found in the sanctum.

Adjacent to the main shrine, Shiv Linga is found in a separate shrine. There are few other deities found in the temple such as Ganesha, Kartikeya with a five hooded serpent above his head along with his two consorts, Hanuman in Abhaya mudra and Radha Krishna.

Happy travelling.


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