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Historians say
Referenced in the 15th-century Mansar Bhasan and Mukundaram's 17th-century Chandimangal. Gupta-era archer coins have been found at the site, indicating antiquity. The present structure dates from the early 19th century.
Tradition says
Held to be where the toes of Sati's right foot fell during Shiva's dance of destruction, though some Puranas place the face here instead. The city's name traces through Kalikata to this temple.
Historians say
One of the Shakti Peethas and the temple the city is named after. The Kali image is of touchstone. Kalighat means the ghat of Kali - the riverbank the temple stood on.