Sree Chatteshwari Kali Temple

Sree Chatteshwari Kali Temple

Sree Sree Chatteshwari Kali Temple is a Hindu temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kali located in the centre of Chattogram (Chittagong) city in Bangladesh. It is considered one of the prominent Shakti Peethas of Bengal.

The temple was built in the 18th Century. The goddess of the temple is considered the guardian deity of the town Chittagong, according to Hindu belief.The temple’s architecture is a harmonious blend of traditional Bengali and Hindu styles, featuring intricate carvings and a towering structure that commands respect and awe.

The name Chattogram (Chittagong) is said to have been derived from the word Chatteshwari devi of Chatteshwari Temple. The name “Chatteshwari” means the “goddess of Chattogram”.

This temple was damaged by Pakistani soldiers during the Bangladesh liberation war. The temple was rebuilt by the Chakraborty family. The previous idol was made of neem wood which was nearly destroyed during the war . Only upper portion of the idol was rescued by a member of Chakraborty family after the war ended . The half neem wood idol is still there in the temple. After the war ended the temple was rebuilt by the family and a new statue was established which was made in Benaras and taken to the temple from India by a member of Chakraborty family.