Patna, 26 October (HS). Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the renovation and beautification work of Kali Mandir (Maharani Sthan) located at Bakhtiyarpur in Patna district by unveiling the foundation stone. After the inauguration, the Chief Minister offered prayers at the Kali temple and prayed for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the state.
This famous Kali temple was established about two hundred years ago. The mythological name of the temple is Maharani Sthan, Bakhtiyarpur. Along with the idol of Kali Maa, the idols of nine forms of Maa Durga are installed in the temple and the idols of other gods and goddesses are also installed in the same temple. Renovation and beautification work of this mythological temple has been done by the local people and devotees in about two years. Under this, work like strengthening of the structure of the temple, work of stone and tiles, construction of gate, painting, lighting etc. has been done. After this, the Chief Minister also offered prayers at the Radha-Krishna temple adjacent to the Bakhtiyarpur Kali temple.