Kali Puja 2018: Significance of the festival

After Durga Puja, Kali Puja is one of the most important festivals of the Bengalis. While the rest of the nation is gearing up for Diwali, Bengali is making no stone unturned to celebrate Kali Puja with aplomb. This year, the auspicious day falls on November 6, a day prior to Diwali.

New Delhi: After Durga Puja, Kali Puja is one of the most important festivals of the Bengalis. While the rest of the nation is gearing up for Diwali, the eastern part of India is making no stone unturned to celebrate Kali Puja with aplomb. This year, the auspicious day falls on November 6, a day prior to Diwali.

Here are the important timings

Kali Puja Nishita Time: 11:48 pm to 12:40 am
Duration: 52 Mins
Amavasya Tithi Begins: 10:27 pm on 6/Nov/2018
Amavasya Tithi Ends: 9:31 pm on 7/Nov/2018 (Source: drikpanchang)

The puja rituals take place at night. The devotees perform the puja using red hibiscus flower as it is said to be her favourite. 

Fish is one of the most important items that is offered to her as bhog along with rice, lentils, sweets

Kali Puja is held on the new moon day of the month of Kartik in the Bengali calendar. Apart from community pandals, Kali Puja is also performed in residences.