Late medieval · Hindu · Bangladesh
Shree Shree Siddheswari Kalimandir Siddheshwari, Dhaka, Dhaka Division · 23.7440°, 90.4113°
Kali Chand Rai (attributed) —
Sacred since
1441 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
1441 (attributed to Chand Rai)
Chand Rai (attributed)
History & significance An old Kali temple in central Dhaka, dated to 1441 and attributed to a founder named Chand Rai, whose central image of the goddess is its chief object of worship. The Siddheshwari neighbourhood of the city takes its name from the shrine.
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coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-28 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chand Rai (attributed)