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Kalighat Temple in Kolkata: Celebrating the Place for Ritualistic Perception and Togetherness

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Kalighat Temple is one of the most important places of celebrating ritualistic behaviour of people with diverse socio-economic background. The temple is located at Kolkata (earlier Calcutta) in West Bengal state and is considered as a significant cultural heritage site with the association of the Goddess Kali and the Shakti (Sati) Peetha tradition according to Hindu religious belief. People’s ritualistic perception attached to this temple spread from the temple’s inner sanctum and extends into the wider arena of the entire city.

The present study aims to identify the various aspects related to the nature of infrastructure and also investigate to explore the ritualistic perception that are linked to the religious activities of the Kalighat temple. Based on qualitative method of study, the present research reveals that, the Kalighat Temple represents a different significance for different people with diversity in social groups and economic classes and their continuous interactions and interdependencies. The study also points out that, the temple offers numerous possibilities to local people depending on daily, special and ceremonial temple functions both socially, economically, culturally and spiritually.

Toponym Typology of Temples in Tourist Destinations in Bali

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This research analyzed the toponym categories utilized in naming temples and the variability in language employed in the process within tourist destinations in Bali. Through a comprehensive analysis of temple names, it examines the prevalence of different toponym categories, including associative, descriptive, copied, and eponymous and also the language used to form the temple names namely Old Javanese, Balinese and Sanskrit. Additionally, the study explores the linguistic sources contributing to the naming of temples, considering factors such as historical, cultural, and religious influences. By synthesizing data from various tourist destinations in Bali, this research sheds light on the complex interplay of linguistic diversity and cultural heritage in temple naming practices, offering insights into the rich tapestry of Bali’s religious landscape.