Mumbai, May 5: West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi visited the renowned Kalighat Kali Temple in Kolkata on Tuesday, accompanied by his wife, Lakshmi Ravi. During this visit, he offered prayers to Goddess Kali, expressing his hopes for the welfare, progress, and prosperity of the state’s residents.
The official ‘X’ handle of Lok Bhavan, West Bengal’s government, shared details of this visit, highlighting the significance of the governor’s religious engagement.
Kalighat Kali Temple is not only one of the prominent religious sites in West Bengal but also across the country. It is recognized as one of the 51 sacred Shakti Peeths. According to tradition, the right toe of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen here, making this location highly revered. The Kali Puja held at Kalighat holds special religious importance, attracting a large number of devotees each year.
Historically and culturally, the Kalighat Temple has played a crucial role. It is believed that the name ‘Kolkata’ originated from ‘Kalighat.’ The temple has been a significant center for tantric practices in Eastern India and has inspired Bengal’s art, literature, and traditional Pat Chitra (scroll painting) for centuries.
R.N. Ravi, whose full name is Ravindra Narayan Ravi, took office as the Governor of West Bengal on March 12, 2026. He is a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1976 batch, with extensive experience in the intelligence sector.
Before becoming the governor, he served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu and Nagaland. In Nagaland, he played a vital role from August 2019 to September 2021, especially during the Naga peace process. Additionally, he held the additional charge of Governor of Meghalaya from December 2019 to January 2020.
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