Kali Puja 2026

Kali Puja 2026 falls on November 8, 2026 (Sun). Kali Puja (Shyama Puja) is the night worship of Goddess Kali on the new moon of Kartika, the same night as Diwali in most years, and one of the biggest festivals of Bengal, Odisha, Assam and Tripura.

Key dates 2026: Kali Puja 8 Nov (Sun) (night)

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Idol of Goddess Kali in a decorated pandal for Kali Puja
Photo: অজয় দাস, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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About Kali Puja

Kali Puja (Shyama Puja) is the night worship of Goddess Kali on the new moon of Kartika, the same night as Diwali in most years, and one of the biggest festivals of Bengal, Odisha, Assam and Tripura. Read the full Kali Puja guide — history, significance and puja vidhi →

Kali Puja 2026 day by day

DateTithi at sunriseNakshatraSunrise / sunset (Delhi)
8 Nov 2026 (Sun) Krishna Chaturdashi Swati 6:38 AM / 5:31 PM

Lunar month: Ashwin (amanta). Tithis change during the day — see each day's panchang for exact end times.

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Kali Puja dates by year

YearDates
2027 October 28, 2027 (Thu)
2026 November 8, 2026 (Sun)

Kali Puja 2026 — frequently asked questions

What is Kali Puja?

Kali Puja (Shyama Puja) is the night worship of Goddess Kali on the new moon of Kartika, the same night as Diwali in most years, and one of the biggest festivals of Bengal, Odisha, Assam and Tripura.

When is Kali Puja 2026?

Kali Puja 2026 falls on November 8, 2026 (Sun).

Where can I find Kali Puja celebrations near me?

Use the MyPujaWorld events map to find Kali Puja 2026 events, pandals and ghats near you, with timings, directions and organiser updates.

Which communities celebrate Kali Puja?

Kali Puja is especially important to Bengali, Odia, Assamese communities, and is celebrated by Hindu families around the world.

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