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Are you looking for a pilgrimage site in Kolkata? Kalighat is one of them, a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking spiritual solace and cultural exploration. Amidst the bustling streets and vibrant culture lies a sacred haven - the Kalighat Temple. Let's dive into the history and mythology this temple stands for.  History The origins of the Kalighat Temple can be traced back to the 15th century. According to the legend, the temple was built at the spot where the toes of the right foot of Goddess Sati fell during Lord Shiva's dance of destruction, the Tandava, making the temple one of the 51 Shaktipeethas. The Shakti here is known as Dakshina Kalika. Therefore, this temple is considered one of the holiest places, and each day thousands of devotees come here to worship Goddess Kali.   Rituals and Festivals Devotees consider Tuesdays and Saturdays as auspicious days to worship Kali. Other than these two days, she is worshipped during the Vipad Tarini Vrat,...

Dear readers, which university comes to mind when you hear the world's oldest and greatest university? Oxford or Cambridge or any other Western universities? Here I will talk about India's ancient and greatest universities that produce the world's most renowned mathematicians, and astronomers of all time. Let's explore history and destruction and captivating stories and facts about Nalanda University, also known as Nalanda Mahavihara. Founded By The story of Nalanda University dates back to the 3rd century when Kumaragupta I established the Nalanda Mahavihara. Nalanda is the combination of three Sanskrit words Na-Alam-Da, meaning the 'Unstoppable flow of knowledge' . This prestigious university was located in the Indian state of Bihar.    Construction When it comes to construction, Nalanda University was one of the masterpieces of the Gupta period. As people from across the world visit there, the university has residents and student dorms. It has high walls wi...