Kali Puja is celebrated with pomp and grandeur every year on the occasion of Diwali in the eastern states of India
Popularly known as Shyama Puja, it is celebrated in states like Assam, Tripura, West Bengal and Odisha.
It is the second most popular Hindu festival in these states after Durga Puja.
Date & Time of Kali Puja
The worshipping of Goddess Kali is performed on Amavasya or new moon period during the month of Kartik as per the Hindu calendar.
This year, Kali Puja is celebrated on the night of Diwali i.e. on October 31, 2024
The muhurat of Kali Puja is as follows-
- Kartik Amavasya Begins: October 31, 2024, at 3:52 PM
- Kartik Amavasya Ends: November 1, 2024, at 6:18 PM
- Kali Puja Nishita Kaal Timing: 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM
- Duration: 52 minutes
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Significance of Kali Puja
Among the ten Mahavidyas which are the supreme manifestations of the Divine Mother or Adishakti, Kali is considered to be the most powerful.
She is worshipped on the night of Diwali as it is believed that negative emotions and evil spirits are dispelled with Her blessings.
It is also believed that worshipping Maa Kali helps in rapid fulfillment of wishes and desires
Maa Kali is also believed to be rectify any shortcomings in planetary movements in horoscopes so astrologers also recommend performing Kali Puja with devotion.
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Legends of Kali Puja
According to Hindu legends, it is believed that Goddess Parvati took the form of Maa Kali to defeat the terrifying demon Raktabija.
As Raktabija could multiply himself with each drop of blood that fell on the ground, Kali consumed every drop of His blood and ultimate annihilated him.
Kali Puja is believed to have gained prominence after the popular 19th century saint Ramkrishna Paramhansa made it popular.
Kali Puja Wishes
1. May Maa Kali fill your life with happiness and remove every kind of sadness and also negativity. Happy Kali Puja
2. Let the blessings of Maa Kali help you in fulfilling the greatest wishes and deep desires of your life
3. May Maa Kali help you overcome obstacles and challenges in life so that success comes to you easily.
4. Wishing you a blessed Kali Puja. May Goddess Kali eliminate every blockage from your life and also bless you with abundance.
5. Let every positive emotion altogether radiate your life brightly with the blessings of Maa Kali. Happy Kali Puja