Kalighat painting or Kalighat Pat originated in 19th century Bengal; in the vicinity of the Kalighat Kali Temple; Kalighat; Kolkata; India; and from being souvenirs bought by visitors to the Kali temple; the paintings over a period of time developed as a distinct school of Indian painting. From the depiction of Hindu gods and other mythological characters; the Kalighat paintings developed to reflect a variety of themes.