Dimapur Kalibari, Dimapur, Nagaland
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Dimapur Kalibari Timings

Published darshan hours for Dimapur Kalibari vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting.

Kali · Dimapur, Nagaland

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Dimapur Kalibari stands in Dimapur, Nagaland, is dedicated to Kali. It is also known as Dimapur Kali Mandir, Kalibari.

One of the very few active, purpose-built Hindu temples in Nagaland, and the principal spiritual and cultural hub for Dimapur's Bengali and wider Hindu minority community in a state that is over 87 percent Christian. Built in 1956 by Dimapur's Bengali community.

Nagaland carries a distinct temple identity of its own: A Christian-majority state whose small Hindu community centers on Dimapur Kalibari, a Kali temple built in 1956.

Darshan hours and daily worship

Published sources do not give a single clean daily window for this temple; see the notes below for what is documented.

Sources disagree on exact hours (one temple-directory site lists both 5 AM to 8 PM and, elsewhere on the same page, 6 AM to 9 PM), so specific timings are left blank pending verification.

Weekly or monthly auspicious daysDurga Puja and Kali Puja are the temple's major annual events
Signature annual eventsGolden jubilee celebrated in 2006, marking 50 years since the temple's founding

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
Durga PujaAshwin month (roughly September-October), per the Hindu lunisolar calendarMajor annual festival celebrated at the temple by Dimapur's Bengali Hindu community.
Kali PujaAround Diwali, in Ashwin-Kartik (roughly October-November)Major annual festival honoring the temple's presiding deity, Kali.

History and architecture

Built or established1956

History

Built in 1956 by Dimapur's Bengali community. The temple marked its golden jubilee in 2006, on which occasion community services including an ambulance service and a library were launched alongside the anniversary celebrations.

Planning your visit

NearbyDimapur Jain Temple; Ruins of Kachari Rajbari (Kachari Ruins), an ASI-protected archaeological site of the historic Kachari kingdom, sometimes speculatively linked to Shiva worship though no confirmed temple remains have been documented there

How to reach

On Kalibari Road, close to the main market area in Dimapur town, Nagaland's principal transport hub with rail and air links

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: Medium. Founding date (1956) and its role for Dimapur's Bengali community are confirmed by Wikipedia and corroborated by a temple-directory site, but that directory site gives internally conflicting darshan hours, so exact timings are left blank. Festival dates, entry fee, and dress code could not be independently verified beyond generic listings.

Frequently asked questions about Dimapur Kalibari

What is the timing of Dimapur Kalibari?

Published darshan hours for Dimapur Kalibari vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting. Sources disagree on exact hours (one temple-directory site lists both 5 AM to 8 PM and, elsewhere on the same page, 6 AM to 9 PM), so specific timings are left blank pending verification.

Which festivals are celebrated at Dimapur Kalibari?

The main ones documented for this temple are Durga Puja, Kali Puja. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

How do I reach Dimapur Kalibari?

On Kalibari Road, close to the main market area in Dimapur town, Nagaland's principal transport hub with rail and air links

Who is the presiding deity at Dimapur Kalibari?

Kali

What is the history of Dimapur Kalibari?

Built in 1956 by Dimapur's Bengali community.

What else is worth seeing near Dimapur Kalibari?

Dimapur Jain Temple; Ruins of Kachari Rajbari (Kachari Ruins), an ASI-protected archaeological site of the historic Kachari kingdom, sometimes speculatively linked to Shiva worship though no confirmed temple remains have been documented there

Is Dimapur Kalibari known by any other name?

Yes, it is also called Dimapur Kali Mandir, Kalibari.

When was Dimapur Kalibari built?

1956

Are there weekly or monthly days that are especially auspicious at Dimapur Kalibari?

Durga Puja and Kali Puja are the temple's major annual events

How reliable is the information on this Dimapur Kalibari page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. Founding date (1956) and its role for Dimapur's Bengali community are confirmed by Wikipedia and corroborated by a temple-directory site, but that directory site gives internally conflicting darshan hours, so exact timings are left blank. Festival dates, entry fee, and dress code could not be independently verified beyond generic listings.