Shyamakali Temple

About this place

Goddess Kali is worshipped at the Shyamakali temple in Puri, the oldest temple in the city. Tourists can approach the temple by using the road leading towards Swargadwar from Singhadwar of Lord Jagannath Temple & there is a diversion to Bali Sahi. Festivals like Kali Puja, Deepavali, Durga Puja, and Jagadhatri puja are observed here with great devotion. Goddess Kali is also called Shyamakali, who is said to be the first of the ten incarnations of Goddess Durga. In this temple, Goddess Kali stands in Pratyalidha pose on the chest of Lord Shiva and possesses four hands.