About
ॐ कालीक्यै नमः
Kali Puja is a significant Sanatan observance centred on Kali. Devotees keep vows, worship, and give charity to purify daily life.
Origin
Both scripture and folk memory root Kali Puja deeply. Tithi, katha, and the traditions of Kolkata give the day its meaning.
Why it is celebrated
The day is kept because Kali teaches duty, devotion, and balance. Families and communities express reverence together.
The katha
Puranic accounts linked to Kali Puja speak through Kali of protecting dharma and protecting the devotee.
Stories & episodes
In Kolkata and beyond, folk stories of Kali Puja are told across generations, keeping the festival alive.
Rituals & customs
Bathing and worship, mantra japa, fasting or fruit, lamp offerings, and traditional prasad linked to Kali.
Where it is celebrated
Especially Kolkata; also observed with devotion across India and in the diaspora.