“Understanding Why a Kolkata Kali Temple Offers Noodles as Prasad”
Discover the story behind the construction of the temple by the family of a Chinese boy following his miraculous recovery from an illness. Picture a quaint temple nestled in Kolkata’s vibrant Tangra area, known as India’s Chinatown. But this isn’t your ordinary temple; it’s a unique fusion of cultures—the Chinese Kali temple. Inside, statues of Goddess Kali and Lord Shiva grace the space, where daily prayers and rituals enliven the atmosphere. What sets this temple apart is the array of food offerings made to the goddess. Alongside traditional items like flowers, noodles and other Chinese delicacies are reverently presented. According …