Kali Bhaban Mandir Etawah Uttar Pradesh

Kali Bhaban Mandir is one of the most famous temples in Etawah. It is a huge temple with a well-decorated entry gate in front of the main temple. It is situated on the bank of the Yamuna River, making it a calm and peaceful place.

Kali Vahan temple ‘Mahant Radheshyam Dwivedi’ says that the temple has different importance than the name ‘Kali Vahan.’ The importance of this temple in the days of Navratri is also special in itself. Every year, visitors come to Kali Mandir for nine nights and ten days of Navratri

Attraction

Situated on the bank of the Jamuna River, the temple offers a blissful environment. It’s a lovable place, and it’s a pleasure to bring kids.The temple is peacefully located in the area near Balram singh nursing college. Devotees come here mostly for their worship. They believe that all their wishes will be fulfilled if they come and worship here. As it is a Kali mandir, many people visit during the ‘Navratri.’ Navratri is a celebration of the various incarnations of the ‘Goddess Durga,’ epitomizing the divine feminine energy which usually embodies the traits of ‘power, purity as well as divinity.’ Devotees seek the blessings of the Goddess for prosperity and protection during this auspicious period.

However, through recent innovations, the temple has been made cleaner, and now it looks really impressive.

History

Near the bank of the Jamuna River bank, the temple is in the center for worshipers of the goddess Ma Kali. According to ‘Markandeya Purana‘ and some other mythological plots, According to Markandeya Purana and other mythological plots, Devi Durga was black at the beginning. Once, Lord Shiva made a joke about ‘Devi Parvati‘ by saying that it seems like she’s wrapped a black serpent in a white sandalwood tree. Parvati got angry and got into character by ‘austerity.’ It is mentioned in the ‘Mahabharata‘ that Durgaji came to be known as ‘Kaliye, Karaliye, Kalyani, etc.’ when she killed ‘Mahishasura’ (the demon) and Shumb nishumb. It is also mentioned in Mahabharata that at night, ‘Ashwathama,’ son of Dronacharya, appears in the temple and worships Goddess Kali. However, the Kali Bhahan temple is at the center of the faith. During ‘Navratri’, a large number of devotees come to worship the goddess Kali in this temple.

Inside/Outside Views

Situated in the lap of nature on the bank of river Yamuna, on the south outskirts of the city Etawah, Kali Bhaban mandir is a holy place where a large number of people come for prayer. It is largely believed that their wishes are granted when they come to pay a visit to this temple. Etawah’s most famous temple, located near the bank of the river, is full of peace and ambiance. The renovation work has been reported to be completed, and now it looks better, cleaner, and more awesome.

At this place, people come for prayers. The temple is at a distance of only 5-6 km from Etawah station. The easily reachable location helps to gather people, making it crowded sometimes. And the temple staff often gives support without charging any money.

There is a huge entry gate in front of the temple. On the left hand, there is the temple of ‘Bajrangbali’ (also known as Hanuman), and on the right hand, there is the ‘Ram temple,’ and on the small hill, there is the Kalabhairav temple (the form of Lord Shiva destroys fear). Inside the temple, there is enough space for the pilgrims.

How to Reach

By air: The nearest Domestic Airport is Kanpur Airport which is around two and a half hour drive from the city and is well connected with the cities like Indore, Bhopal, Mumbai, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, and Varanasi etc. The nearest International Airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (Lucknow), 229 Km from Etawah.

By Rail: Etawah has its own Railhead, known as the ‘Etawah Railway Station,’ and it is well connected with the major cities of the state, like Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Ghaziabad, and Banaras. It lies on the Delhi-Lucknow line. From the station, Kali Bhaban temple is less than 3 km away.

By road: Etawah city is 36 Kms from Bhind, 56 Km from Mainpuri, 125 Km from Agra, 240 Km from Lucknow, 314 Km from New Delhi, 153 Km from Kanpur, 183 Km from Aligarh, and is well connected through ‘Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation’ and some private bus operators. Kali Bhaban temple is less than 3 km away from Etawah city. Local transport is available to reach the temple.

Tips for Travellers

We recommend visiting during the ‘Navratri’.

Try to use public transport if you are new to the city.

Join a group of tourists if you are visiting from a faraway area.

Keep silent, and don’t make too much noise inside the temple.

Take off your shoes inside the temple.

Please dress yourself accordingly.

Especially in Indian temples, they are sometimes strict about the dress code, so make sure you keep a tab on this, too.

FAQ

Que-01: Is this place safe to visit?

Ans: yes this temple is safe to visit.

Que-02: Is photography allowed inside Kali Bhaban mandir?

Ans: considered unethical to take photos inside the temple. However, they do allow photography when approached and requested the right way. But, outside the temple or at the terrace gate of the temple you can take photos as much as you want.

We wish you a safe journey!

Happy traveling!