The dream of the British officer and the self-made idol…, what is the story of Daat Kali Temple?

Maa Daat Kali Temple is located in Dehradun, the capital of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, which is known for its supernatural grace and unique architecture. At present this temple is also in the news because recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi had gone to visit Maa Daat Kali temple. Mother Kali is worshiped in Daat Kali temple. According to mythology, earlier the name of this temple was Dantkali Temple, which changed during the British rule.

Due to the immense glory of this temple, a large number of devotees come here to visit. This temple is believed to be one of the oldest temples in Dehradun. The most special thing about this temple is that its surrounding area is as beautiful as its structure. The temple is situated amidst lush green trees. Now the question arises that why the name of Maa Daat Kali temple was changed because of the British and what is its mysterious history.

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Why changed the name of the temple?

There is a very interesting story behind the name of Maa Daat Kali Temple. This temple was established in 1804, when the entire country was under British rule. At the time of establishment, the temple was named Dantkali because the fierce form of Mother Kali is worshiped here. In this form, the teeth of Maa Kali are visible, that is why it was named Dantkali.

The British officers were not able to pronounce this name correctly and used to say ‘Datakali’ instead of ‘Dantakali’. Gradually the name Daatkali became so popular that later the name of the temple itself became Daatkali. For this reason, even today this temple is known as Daat Kali Temple.

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What is the history of the temple?

Daat Kali Temple is situated on the border of Dehradun and Saharanpur. There is a special story behind the construction of this temple. Actually, in the year 1804, a highway was being built to connect Dehradun and Saharanpur but the engineers were facing many problems during the construction work.

One of these engineers had a dream of Maa Kali, the mother ordered to build a temple at that place. Next morning the engineer found a statue of Maa Kali near the highway. He handed over this idol to local Mahant Sukhveer Gusain. After this Mahant Gusain got the temple constructed there. It is believed that as soon as the construction of the temple was completed, the highway work was also completed successfully without any hindrance. Since then this temple is considered a miraculous and proven place.

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How to reach Maa Daat Kali Temple?

To visit Maa Daat Kali temple, devotees will have to reach Dehradun by train, bus or airplane. This temple is about 12 kilometers away from Dehradun. After reaching there, devotees can easily reach the temple by bus or car.

Disclaimer: This article is based on religious beliefs. This is not confirmed.