When is Kali Puja?
Kali Puja in 2026 falls on November 8, 2026, Sunday. It is observed at midnight on the Amavasya tithi of the Krishna paksha of Kartik month.
Kali Puja: date and time
| Year | Date | Tithi (Krishna Amavasya) | Puja time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 8, 2026, Sunday | 11:29 am, November 8 to 12:32 pm, November 9 | Nishita kaal: 11:40 pm to 12:28 am |
| 2027 | October 28, 2027, Thursday | 8:49 pm, October 28 to 7:07 pm, October 29 | Nishita kaal: 11:40 pm to 12:28 am |
Puja of Maa Kali at midnight on Diwali; the main festival of Bengal. Its main puja is at midnight (nishita kaal), so the night is chosen in which this tithi prevails.
Significance of Kali Puja
Where it is celebrated: West Bengal, Odisha, Assam and Tripura
On the same Amavasya night when North India does Lakshmi Puja, Bengal and eastern India worship Maa Kali (Shyama). It is believed Maa Kali destroys evil and fear.
Kali Puja puja vidhi
- The puja is done at night in nishita kaal (midnight).
- Red hibiscus (jaba) flowers are offered to Maa Kali.
- The house is lit up with diyas.
- Bhog is offered with Kali mantras and aarti.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Kali Puja 2026?
Kali Puja in 2026 falls on November 8, 2026, Sunday. It is observed at midnight on the Amavasya tithi of the Krishna paksha of Kartik month.
On which tithi is Kali Puja celebrated?
Kartik month, Krishna paksha, Amavasya. Its main puja is at midnight (nishita kaal), so the night is chosen in which this tithi prevails.
What is the significance of Kali Puja?
Puja of Maa Kali at midnight on Diwali; the main festival of Bengal.
Are Kali Puja and Diwali on the same day?
Yes, both are on the night of Kartik Amavasya. North India does Lakshmi Puja in pradosh kaal, and Bengal does Kali Puja at midnight.
Kali Puja 2026 date?
Kali Puja 2026: Sunday, November 08, 2026.