Kali Puja 2026 On Diwali, November 8: Check Amavasya, Nishita Muhurat, Puja Vidhi And Significance
India is celebrating the five-day traditional festival, which is marked with Dhanteras, dedicated to Dhanvantari. It is followed by Naraka Chaturdashi, known as Kali Chaudas and Choti Diwali, which is celebrated one day before Badi Diwali. While Diwali is celebrated with different beliefs and names, Punjab celebrates Diwali as Bandi Chhor Divas. In southern parts of the country, Diwali is majorly…
India is set to celebrate Kali Puja on November 8, 2026, during the Diwali festival. Kali Puja is a significant event that honors Goddess Kali, a fierce and powerful form of Goddess Durga. The devotees seek her blessings for protection, strength, prosperity, and the removal of negative energies. This year, Kali Puja will be observed on the same day as Diwali, which falls on Sunday, November 8.
The auspicious timings for Kali Puja are determined by the Hindu lunar calendar. The Amavasya Tithi, which is the new moon day, begins at 11:27 AM on November 8 and ends at 12:31 PM on November 9. The Nishita Muhurat, or the most auspicious time for performing the rituals, falls between 11:56 PM and 12:47 AM on November 9.
Kali Puja is traditionally performed during the night, with devotees visiting temples and Goddess Kali pandals, which are beautifully decorated, to offer prayers. Special pujas, chanting of mantras, and offerings are significant parts of the celebration. Kali Puja is a way for devotees to seek the protection and strength of Goddess Kali, who symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the destruction of negative forces in Hindu mythology.
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