Ma Dinotarini Chowrangee Kali MandirChowrangee, Shyamnagar · 1944
The temple is closed nowToday Sunday · 30 Ashwin 143318 October 2026
Chowrangee · Shyamnagar · North 24 Parganas

Ma Dinotarini
Kali Mandir

Since 1944 (1351 Bangabda), daily worship of the Mother has continued without a break at this temple on Ghoshpara Road. From the dawn Mangal Aarti to the night Shayan Aarti, her doors stay open to everyone.

Darshan timings & directionsPuja & Seva
1944Founded · 1351 Bangabda
82 yearsUnbroken daily seva
Twice dailyPuja and aarti
Ma Dinotarini Chowrangee Kali MandirGarbhagriha · the main idol
Shivalinga and Nandi adjoining the temple · Radha-Govinda shrine
Shivalinga and Nandi adjoining the temple · Radha-Govinda shrine
01 — Ma Dinotarini

She who delivers the humble — refuge of the sorrowful

Established in the form of Dakshina Kali, Ma Dinotarini has been the refuge of many families of the Chowrangee neighbourhood. Worship began in 1351 Bangabda in a small thatched shed, set up by local devotees; a permanent shrine, the natmandir and the courtyard Shivalinga followed.

The temple is presently managed by the Dinotarini Kali Mata Trust. Everyone is welcome, regardless of caste or faith.

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02 — Festival calendar

Upcoming festivals & special pujas

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Today · 27 Ashwin – 3 KartikDurgapujaMaha Shashthi 28 Ashwin · Maha Saptami 29–30 Ashwin · Maha Ashtami 1 Kartik · Maha Navami 2 Kartik · Vijaya Dashami 3 Kartik
Today · 27 Ashwin – 3 Kartik

Durgapuja

Shri Shri Sharadiya Durga Puja: timings for the Bengali year 1433.Conducted by the Dinotarini Kali Mata Trust, Chowrangee Kali Mandir, Shyamnagar.

The Devi arrives on a horse, which foretells unrest.The Devi departs by boat, which foretells floods and a good harvest.

Maha Shashthi: 28 Ashwin (16 October), Friday —Sunrise 5:38 am. Sunset 5:09 pm. Forenoon until 9:28 am. Shashthi lasts until 3:47 am (night). Within the forenoon, and on account of barbela by 8:30 am, the Kalparambha from Shashthi and the Shashthi puja of Shri Shri Durga Devi. Puja at the temple begins at 7 am. Pushpanjali from 7:30 am. In the evening, the Devi's Bodhan, Amantran and Adhivas.

Maha Saptami, over two days: 29 Ashwin (17 October), Saturday —Sunrise 5:38 am. Sunset 5:08 pm. Forenoon until 9:29 am. Saptami lasts all day and night. Within the forenoon, the entry and installation of the Navapatrika, the Kalparambha from Saptami and the Saptami puja of Shri Shri Durga Devi. Puja at the temple begins at 7:30 am. Pushpanjali from 8:30 am.

30 Ashwin (18 October), Sunday —Sunrise 5:39 am. Sunset 5:07 pm. Forenoon until 9:28 am. Saptami lasts until 5:53 am. The additional Saptami puja by 5:53 am.

Maha Ashtami: 1 Kartik (19 October), Monday —Sunrise 5:39 am. Sunset 5:06 pm. Forenoon until 9:28 am. Maha Ashtami lasts until 7:50 am. On account of the Sandhi Puja, the Maha Ashtami Kalparambha of Shri Shri Durga Devi by 7:26 am. At the temple, the Ashtami puja and anjali from 5:39 am to 7:15 am.Sandhi Puja: begins at 7:26 am. Balidan after 7:50 am. Sandhi Puja ends at 8:14 am.

Maha Navami: 2 Kartik (20 October), Tuesday —Sunrise 5:40 am. Sunset 5:06 pm. Forenoon until 9:28 am. Maha Navami lasts until 9:31 am. Within the forenoon, the Maha Navami Kalparambha and the Maha Navami puja of Durga Devi. Puja at the temple begins at 6:30 am. Yajna from 8:45 am. Kumari Puja from 12 noon.

Vijaya Dashami: 3 Kartik (21 October), Wednesday —Sunrise 5:40 am. Sunset 5:04 pm. Forenoon until 9:28 am. Dashami lasts until 10:47 am. Within the forenoon, the Dashami puja of Shri Shri Durga Devi, followed by the visarjan. Puja at the temple begins at 7 am. The Dashami puja and the visarjan that follows it by 8:31 am.The Devi's baran begins at 11:30 am and continues until 4:30 pm. At 5 pm the Devi is taken in procession for immersion in the Ganga. Anyone who wishes to take part in the baran is requested to enter the temple by 4 pm; the temple authorities cannot be responsible for anyone who misses it otherwise.

Shri Shri Kojagari Lakshmi Puja: 7 Kartik (25 October), Sunday —Shri Shri Kojagari Lakshmi Puja at the temple in the evening. Purnima begins at 11 am on Sunday and ends at 9:50 am on Monday, 8 Kartik (26 October).

21 KartikKali PujaOpen all night, anna prasad
Notices

Recent announcements

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28 SeptemberKumari PujaKumari Puja at 12 noon on 2 Kartik (20 October), for Durga Puja. The Kumari is chosen at 6:30 pm on 23 Ashwin (11 October).
28 September

Kumari Puja

On the occasion of Shri Shri Durga Puja, Kumari Puja will be held at the Shri Shri Dinotarini temple at 12 noon on 2 Kartik (20 October).

The Kumari will be chosen at the temple at 6:30 pm on Sunday, 23 Ashwin (11 October). Guardians of girls who wish to take part are requested to apply at the temple by 20 Ashwin (8 October).

Conditions —1. The Kumari must be the daughter of a Brahmin family.2. She must be no more than eight years old.3. The Kumari will be chosen as the temple committee decides.4. The application must carry her birth certificate, her name and age, her father’s name and a guardian’s phone number.

18 SeptemberVehicle puja for Vishwakarma PujaVehicles will be blessed on 18 September for Vishwakarma Puja. Bus and lorry ₹500, car ₹200, two-wheeler ₹100. Please collect a receipt when you pay.
Prasad

Bhog and khichuri

For bhog prasad, take a coupon through the Donate button, and collect the bhog at the temple at the time of the offering.

Luchi and halua are given out every evening

A request to devotees
  1. To receive the Mother’s bhog prasad, collect your coupon the day before.
  2. Collect the midday bhog prasad by 2 pm.
  3. Collect Amavasya bhog prasad that night, or by 8 am the next morning. After that the temple cannot be responsible for it.
  4. Prasad must be taken on the date printed on the coupon, or the coupon is void.
— The temple authoritiesSee the seva list →
Darshan & aarti

Daily timings

Nitya PujaFrom 9.30 am
Bhog AartiFrom 12 noon
Sandhya Aarti6.30 pm
Full timings →
03 — Donations & seva

The temple runs on the offerings of devotees

Materials for the daily puja, bhog and the upkeep of the temple are all met by devotees’ donations. A receipt is issued for every gift, and the Trust publishes annual accounts.

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Ma Dinotarini Chowrangee Kali Mandir