Diwali , one of the biggest and brightest festivals in India, is celebrated with elaborate rituals across the country. Diwali Puja has great significance on this day, and many people worship goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, praying for wealth, success, prosperity, and good luck. Apart from Lakshmi Puja, Hindu devotees in West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam celebrate Kali Puja, an important puja that falls on or a day ahead of Diwali.

Check out the exact date and timings for Kali Puja in 2025.

As the name suggests, Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja is dedicated to Goddess Kali. The festival, first celebrated in the eighteenth century in Bengal, is observed on the new moon day, the most significant day of Diwali festivities.

Kali Puja 2025 date and timings

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