📅 Best Day: Tuesday / Saturday
⏰ Ideal Time: Nishita Kaal (Midnight)
🌺 Flower: Red Hibiscus (108)
🪐 Grah: Shani (Saturn)
📿 Mantra Jaap: 108 / 1008 times
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Kali Puja 2026 is one of the most powerful festivals dedicated to Goddess Kali, the embodiment of time, transformation, and protection. Celebrated on the new moon night (Amavasya) of the Kartik month, this sacred occasion marks the victory of divine feminine energy over demons. In 2026, Kali Puja falls on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Devotees across West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Tripura, and global diaspora perform elaborate rituals, midnight aarti, and mantra chanting to receive Maa Kali’s blessings for courage, spiritual growth, and removal of obstacles.
| Event | Date & Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Kali Puja Date | 7 November 2026 (Saturday) |
| Amavasya Tithi Begins | 06 Nov, 08:52 PM |
| Amavasya Tithi Ends | 07 Nov, 09:38 PM |
| Nishita Kaal Puja Muhurat | 11:42 PM – 12:28 AM (8th Nov) |
| Best for Mantra Jaap | 10:00 PM – 01:00 AM |
*Timings may vary slightly by city; consult local Panchang for precision.
Devotees clean the house and decorate the altar with red cloth, marigolds, and mango leaves. An idol or picture of Maa Kali is placed, facing west.
Offer 108 red hibiscus flowers (Jaba), fruits, coconut, sweets (sandesh, khichdi), betel leaves, and mustard oil diyas. Incense and camphor are essential.
The main puja is performed during Nishita Kaal. Pandits chant Kali Beej Mantra “Om Krim Kalikayai Namah” 108 or 1008 times. Devotional songs, conch shells, and dhak beats create a powerful atmosphere.
After the mantras, Maha Aarti is performed, followed by distribution of prasad among family and neighbors. Many devotees observe a fast till midnight.
Goddess Kali is the fierce form of Durga who annihilated demons like Raktabija, Chanda, and Munda. She represents the destruction of evil, ego, and ignorance. Performing Kali Puja helps devotees:
Kali Puja is also considered highly beneficial for those suffering from Sade Sati or facing repeated failures. The dark night of Amavasya symbolizes the darkness within, which Maa Kali removes with her divine sword.
West Bengal: Kali Puja is the second-largest festival after Durga Puja. Grand pandals in Kolkata, Howrah, and Nadia host cultural nights, dhunuchi naach, and midnight aarti.
Assam: Kamakhya Temple and other Shaktipeeths witness massive gatherings. Tantric rituals are performed by specialized priests.
Odisha: In Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, community pujas and feasts take place with traditional fervor.
Worldwide: Bengali communities in UK, USA, Canada, and Australia organize Kali Puja with great devotion.
Experience the divine midnight aarti and powerful Kali mantras.
