Shri Kali Devi Mandir

Shri Kali Devi Mandir is a temple in Patiala, Punjab, located in a busy area of the city near the known Baradari Gardens. The building displays traditional architecture with simple details and houses an image of Goddess Kali surrounded by flowers and colored cloth in the prayer hall, where devotees gather to light lamps and leave offerings.

The temple was built in 1936 by the Maharaja of Patiala, a ruler who wanted to create a place for people to gather and pray. Since then, it has been an important part of local history, with the community gathering here over many decades for festivals and celebrations.

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, whose image is decorated with flowers and bright cloth and revered as a protector by devotees. Visitors can observe how the local community keeps their traditions alive through regular rituals and offerings of flowers, lamps, and gifts like mustard oil and coconuts.

The temple opens at 5 in the morning and closes at 9 at night, allowing visitors flexibility in when to arrive. Entry is free and the location about half a kilometer from the main railway station makes it easy to reach for travelers and residents alike.

The temple is known for the diverse types of offerings brought by worshippers, including unusual items like goats, chickens, and even whisky alongside traditional gifts of mustard oil and sweets. This blend of age-old and contemporary offering practices shows how the community expresses devotion in its own way.