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Draft Kali Mandir

  Abstract The Kali Mandirs of Delhi, particularly the Chittaranjan Park Kali Mandir, represent a unique intersection of religion, migration, and cultural identity. Established by the Bengali diaspora in the 1970s and expanded in the 1980s, these temples have evolved into vibrant cultural institutions that extend beyond ritual worship. They embody the negotiation of diasporic identity through architecture, festivals, and community organization, while simultaneously preserving Bengali traditions in a non-Bengali urban environment. This study examines the role of Kali Mandirs in shaping diaspora identity, focusing on ritual adaptation, gendered participation, architectural hybridity, and the digital mediation of worship. Drawing on temple publications, Bengali association records, museum collections, and diaspora literature, the research highlights how these temples function as spaces of cultural resistance and continuity. The findings suggest that Kali Mandirs in Delhi are not mer...
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