Sri Sri Kalika Maharani Temple

Sri Sri Kalika Maharani Temple is a Hindu temple in Bokaro district featuring a pentagonal design inspired by a lotus flower, with five separate entrances and a 90-foot-tall stupa structure at its center. The building covers over half an acre and includes a basement prayer hall, dedicated parking areas, and multiple levels for worship and gathering.

Construction began in July 2010 following a nine-day Ramayana recitation and religious Yagna ceremony, with public opening occurring in July 2012. This timeline reflects the careful planning and execution of the temple project across roughly two years.

The main shrine houses a statue of Goddess Ma Kali in her Sita form, while a separate temple near the entrance is devoted to Lord Hanuman. These representations bring together different aspects of worship in a single space that visitors experience as they move through.

The temple has multiple entrances that allow access from different directions, plus dedicated parking that makes arriving and leaving convenient. Prayer spaces spread across different levels provide visitors with options depending on their mobility and preferences.

During foundation excavation, workers discovered an Indian Cobra, which according to regional beliefs is connected to Lord Shiva. This unexpected encounter shaped how local believers viewed the site and added to its spiritual meaning.