Pune, October 22, 2025: The Bengali community in Pune came together in a vibrant celebration of Shyama Puja, also known as Maa Kali Puja, on October 20 and 21, 2025, coinciding with the festive season of Deepawali. The auspicious event was held at Shri Sankatharan Shiv Mandir, NIBM Circle, Kondhwa, organized by the Shri Shri Sarbajanin Kali Puja family.
Over 10,000 devotees from Pune and neighboring areas participated in the festivities, offering prayers and seeking blessings from Goddess Kali.
The celebrations commenced late on the night of October 20 and continued past midnight into October 21, creating a spiritually charged atmosphere. Attendees had the opportunity to partake in traditional rituals including Pushpanjali, Maha Aarti, and Hom Yagyan, while Bhog Prasad was distributed to