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Kali Bari Mandir
A stone's throw from Birla Mandir to the right is the much smaller but quite
popular temple devoted to the Goddess Kali. Especially dear to the Bengali
community of Delhi, Kali Bari Mandir in Delhi is the centre of celebration
during the festival of Durga Puja held every October. Since Kali is believed to
be the manifestation of Durga in her most terrifying, warlike avatar, liquor is
offered to the goddess in this temple.
The Kali Bari Mandir is rather small and very simple in design. From within the
temple grows a huge peepul tree that pierces through the ceiling to shade the
temple. The peepul is considered sacred by Hindus and red threads are tied
around its bark when beseeching a boon.