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Ballilecha Kali Temple
- Nalbari,Assam
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Overview
The Ballilecha Kali Temple is situated at Ballilecha, Nalbari. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, and was built by the Ahom King Sib Singha. The original structure was destroyed in the earthquake of 1897.
Accessibility
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport of Guwahati serves as the nearest airport to Nalbari. Nalbari has a railway station that is very well connected to Paltan Bazaar Railway Station of Guwahati. To travel to Nalbari, one will have to first travel till Guwahati that is easily connected via state owned buses as well as private buses from the neighboring cities. On reaching the city, taxi is the best option and the most preferred option.
Temple Address
Ballilecha Kali Temple
Nalbari, Assam
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Protection from evil
- Salvation
- Destruction of ego
- Liberation
Shlokas
Jayantii Manggalaa Kaalii Bhadrakaalii Kapaalinii Durgaa Shivaa Kssamaa Dhaatrii Svaahaa Svadhaa Namostu Te
Meaning -We salute the Devi Kali, who is always victorious and always auspicious, we offer salutations to Bhadrakali Devi who wears a skull garland, we salute Shiva's consort and the embodiment of self-control and supports all beings, Devi Durga, who is Swaha as well as Swadha. We offer our salutations to you.
Om Maha Kalyai Ca Vidmahe Smasana Vasinyai Ca Dhimahi Tanno Kali Prachodayat
Meaning -Om the great Goddess Kali who stays in the ocean of life and burial grounds, we focus our energies on you, may you grant us our wishes and bless us
Kaalika Kalahey Gorey Paathuthvaam Parameshwari Mandapey Thathra Mathangi Thatha Sowmya Swayamwarey
Meaning -Let the ever charming, mother of the universe, protect us and stay in this mandap and bestow her blessing on us as mother Mathangi.
Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadheeshwari Nandgopsutam Devipatim Me Kuru Te Namah
Meaning -Oh Goddess Katyayani, the great vigour of the Lord, the owner of great magical power and the mighty one who controls all, please make the son of Nanda Maharaj my husband. I offer my salutations to you.