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{{Infobox Hindu temple<br />
| name = Sri Sri Kalika Maharani Temple<br />
| image = Kalika Mandir Panorama view.jpg<br />
| alt = <br />
| caption = Kalika temple panorama view<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|23.6559342|86.1794213|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
| native_name = <br />
{{lang|hi|श्री श्री मां काली महारानी मंदिर}}<br />
| country = [[India]]<br />
| state = [[Jharkhand]]<br />
| district = [[Bokaro district|Bokaro]]<br />
| locale = [[Chira Chas]] at [[Bokaro Steel City|Bokaro]]<br />
| elevation_m = 210<br />
| deity = [[Kali]]<br />
| festivals= [[Kali Puja]], [[Diwali]]<br />
| architecture = [[Mandir]]<br />
| temple_quantity = 2<br />
| monument_quantity= 2<br />
| inscriptions = <br />
| year_completed = 2010-2012 <br />
| creator = Shree Shivananda Sinha<br />
}}<br />
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'''Sri Sri Kalika Maharani Temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] in [[Bokaro Steel City|Bokaro]] in the state of [[Jharkhand]], [[India]] is a [[Hindu]] temple at [[Chira Chas]], built by Aashiyaan Estate Developers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aashiyanestate.com/upcoming.html|title=Aashiyan Estate|author=Aashiyan Estate|date=11 August 2012|work=Aashiyan Estate Website|accessdate=11 August 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314175115/http://aashiyanestate.com/upcoming.html|archivedate=14 March 2012|df=}}</ref> The temple is spread over half an acre and is dedicated to Goddess [[Kali]]. The mini township of Kalika Vihar is named after this temple.<br />
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==History==<br />
The construction of the temple began in July, 2010. It took less than 3 years to complete the entire structure. The temple was opened to public on July 14, 2012. The temple is situated at Kalika Vihar, Aashiyan Garden, Phase - 3, [[Chira Chas]]. Before the foundation was laid, a nine-day Ramayana recital was held, along with a religious '[[Yagna]]'. On the map, the temple can be found at {{Coord|23.65|N|86.17|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/#lat=23.6559342&lon=86.1794213&z=18&l=0&m=b|title=Sri Sri Kalika Maharani Temple |publisher= Wikimapia |date= |accessdate=2012-08-11}}</ref> The temple is famous in [[Jharkhand]] and its opening was covered by major newspapers. During excavation of the Foundation in the initial phase of construction, laborers found an [[Indian Cobra]] which is considered a good omen, symbolizing Lord [[Shiva]]. Legend has it, that Goddess [[Kali]] grants the wishes of those, who pray at this temple.<br />
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==Dimensions==<br />
The temple is a two storeyed structure with a tall 'Stupa' which is over 90 feet tall. over 50 feet is breadth, the temple is over 160 feet long. The temple is based on a unique design, imitating a lotus flower with five petals. Each petal houses an entrance to the temple. The temple is designed on a pentagonal scheme and has five nodes in its superstructure.<br />
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==Temple==<br />
[[File:Kalika Ma Idol Gif.gif|thumb|Kalika Ma Idol inside the temple]]<br />
The main temple houses statues of goddess Ma [[Kali]].<br />
The main temple of Kali is based on the first floor, while the basement (over 4000 square feet) would house a large prayer and Yagya hall. The idol is a beautiful representation of Kali in her [[Sita]] [[avatar]]. A small temple, dedicated to Lord [[Hanuman]], is located at the entrance to the temple. Along with Sri Ram Mandir Temple,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rammandirbokaro.com/|title=Official Website of Sri Ram Mandir, Bokaro |author=Late Parmanand Tripathi|date=15 September 2012|work= Sri Ram Mandir - Official Website|accessdate=15 September 2012}}</ref> at Sector 1, this temple has risen to prominence in [[Bokaro Steel City|Bokaro]].<br />
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==Facilities==<br />
The basement prayer hall can be used for [[Hindu]] religious ceremonies and would protect the worshipers from the elements. The temple houses a seating area for devotees. A dedicated parking space is provided for the convenience of visitors.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/node/166549|title=Newspaper Article on foundation laying ceremony |author=Prabhat Khabar Newspaper|date=9 June 2012 |work= Prabhat Khabar Newspaper Website|accessdate=14 August 2012}}</ref><br />
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==Directions to the temple==<br />
[[File:Map to Sri Kalika Maharani Temple.jpg|thumb|Map to Sri Kalika Maharani Temple, Bokaro]]<br />
To reach the temple, the devotees should travel towards Bokaro Hotel from Patharkata Chowk. Turn left towards Chinmaya School and turn right by Asha Lata Kendra. Devotees should continue on this road, crossing the Chira Chas bridge. One should then travel straight to Chira Chas school and then turn left. After traveling a distance of 30 feet, one should then turn right (by the board of Kalika Vihar Phase -3), and then enter the Aashiyana Garden/Kalika Vihar Phase - 3 campus where the temple is located.<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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=== Pictorial timeline of construction ===<br />
<gallery class="center"><br />
Image:Kalika Temple as in December 2011.jpg|Kalika Temple as in December, 2011<br />
Image:Kalika Temple at Kalika Vihar at Chira Chas Bokaro.JPG|Kalika Temple as in March, 2012<br />
Image:Kalika Temple as in August 2012.JPG|Kalika Temple as in August, 2012<br />
Image:Kalika Mandir Panorama view.jpg|Completed Kalika Temple as in February, 2013<br />
</gallery><br />
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=== Temple ===<br />
<gallery class="center"><br />
Image:Kalika Mandir Dias View.JPG|The view from the dias of Kalika Mandir at Chira Chas<br />
Image:Offering to Kalika Devi Tiff.tif|The offering table where '[[aarti]]' is placed<br />
Image:Kalika Mandir Temple Entrance 2.JPG|The towering spire of Kalika Temple<br />
Image:Mandir Entrance.JPG|Entrance to Sri Sri Kalika Maharani Temple<br />
Image:Temple by the riverine.JPG|View of the temple from an elevated platform<br />
Image:Hanuman Temple at entrance.JPG|[[Hanuman]] temple at the entrance<br />
Image:Ma_Kalika_at_Kalika_Mandir_Bokaro_Steel_City.jpg|Ma Kalika at the temple with offerings<br />
Image:Kalika_Temple_at_night_and_morning.jpg|Kalika Temple at night and day<br />
Image:Lion_Statue_at_entrance_to_Kalika_Temple_Bokaro_Steel_City.jpg|Lion Statue at the entrance<br />
Image:Ganesh and Bhairava Kalika Temple Bokaro Steel City.jpg|[[Ganesh]] and [[Kartikeya]]<br />
</gallery><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Rajrappa]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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