Kali Puja 2024: The festival of Diwali is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, but there is also a tradition of performing Kali Puja during Diwali. In the five day Diwali celebration, Goddess Kali is worshipped twice, once on Narak Chaturdashi and again on the dark night of Diwali.


It is believed that worshipping Goddess Kali frees the devotee from all forms of fear, suffering, and the negative effects of black magic or evil energies. Let’s learn about the significance and the muhurat for Kali Puja on Diwali night.


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Kali Puja 2024 Date 


Kartik Amavasya, or the night of Diwali, will be observed for Kali Puja on October 31, 2024. While most people in India worship Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali, in states like West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam, people perform Kali Puja on the night of Amavasya. This ritual is also known as Shyama Puja.


Kali Puja Muhurat


Kartik Amavasya Date Start: October 31, 2024, at 3:52 PM  
Kartik Amavasya Date End: November 1, 2024, at 6:18 PM  



  • Kali Puja Nishita Kaal Timing: 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM  

  • Duration: 52 minutes


Significance Of Kali Puja


Among the ten Mahavidyas of Goddess Durga, Goddess Kali holds a prominent position. She is considered the embodiment of power. Worshipping her eliminates all kinds of fears and negative energies. Tantric practitioners believe that the worship of Mahakali is highly effective. Through her devotion, one’s desires are fulfilled quickly. Kali Puja is considered a powerful remedy to ward off the inauspicious effects of Rahu, Ketu, and Shani.


How Is Kali Puja Performed?


There are two ways to perform Kali Puja: a general worship and a tantric worship. Anyone can conduct the general worship of Goddess Kali. In the general worship, it is customary to offer 108 hibiscus flowers, 108 bilva leaves, 108 clay lamps, and 108 blades of grass. Seasonal fruits, sweets, khichdi, kheer, fried vegetables, and other dishes are also offered as prasad to the goddess. This method of worship includes fasting from morning until the night, followed by offerings, homa (fire ritual), and flower offerings.



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