Kali Puja
Kal means Darkness, and Kali takes away all Darkness. That is why She is dark. Kal means Time, and Kali is beyond all time. By worshiping Kali we give up our darkness, illuminate our light, and become One with She who is Beyond Time. She cuts down all impurities, consumes all iniquities, purifies Her devotees with the sincerity of Her Love.
While the main Kali Puja is held on the Diwali new moon (Dipanwita), there are four major types of Kali Puja celebrated annually in the Bengali calendar, alongside various forms of the goddess worshipped in Tantric traditions. The four key observations are Dipanwita (Diwali), Ratanti, Phalaharini, and Kaushiki Amavasya.
Kali Puja 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The puja is observed on the night of the new moon (Amavasya Tithi) in the Hindu month of Kartik.
The auspicious time for the puja is usually midnight, coinciding with Diwali festivities.
2026 Kali Puja Details:
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Amavasya Tithi Begins: November 7, 2026, at 11:58 PM.
Amavasya Tithi Ends: November 9, 2026, at 01:01 AM.
Best Time (Nishita Time/Midnight): November 8, 2026.
Significance: Known as Shyama Puja, it is heavily celebrated in West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam on this new moon night.