Numerous stories and legends are associated with the worship
of Goddess Kali in this land of Bengal! One such example is the Lachhipoddar
Kalibari in the present-day Medinipur town. The Kali puja here is famous for
unique rituals. Medinipur Lachhipoddar Kalibari Kali Puja 2026 date is November
8.
According to local legend, this Kali temple and the deity
were established approximately 400 years ago.
The initiation of the Kali Puja here was done by
Lakshminarayan De, the head of the associated De family. It is said that the
Goddess herself gave Lakshminarayan a divine command in a dream for the
construction of her temple and the beginning of the worship!
In that divine dream, it was said that Goddess Kali would
manifest herself! Her presence would be understood by the sound of anklets
(nupur). Where that sound ceased, the temple and the idol were to be
established.
As per local folklore, within a few days of receiving this
divine command, family members heard the sound of anklets in the middle of the
night!
The arrangements for the worship of Goddess Kalika were made
at the very spot where the sound stopped. The puja has been taking place ever
since.
At that time, the temple of the Goddess was established in
Habibpur in undivided Medinipur.
Following the Goddess's instructions, even today, 108 kg of
rice—equivalent to the year-long sustenance of an unmarried daughter—is offered
during the puja.
The Goddess has been worshipped in the Lachhipoddar Kalibari
in this manner for the past few centuries.