Kali Puja: when is it?
The next Kali Puja is on Sunday, 8 November 2026; puja time in New Delhi 23:38 to 00:31 (next day). Dates for every year are below.
Kali Puja dates
| Year | Date | Puja time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kali Puja 2026 | Sunday, 8 November 2026 | 23:38 – 00:31 (next day) |
| Kali Puja 2027 | Thursday, 28 October 2027 | 23:39 – 00:30 (next day) |
Times for 8 cities, the tithi and the story are on each year's page.
About Kali Puja
Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja, is a festival originating from the Indian subcontinent, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Ashwayuja or Kartika. The festival is especially popular in the regions of Barasat, Naihati, Begampur, Kolkata, Basirhat and Tamluk in West Bengal, Bhagalpur in Bihar's Anga, and other places like Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, and Tripura.
Questions people ask
When is Kali Puja?
The next Kali Puja is on Sunday, 8 November 2026; puja time in New Delhi 23:38 to 00:31 (next day). Dates for every year are below.
Kali Puja kab hai?
Kali Puja 2026: Sunday, 8 November 2026 (New Delhi).
Why is Kali Puja celebrated?
Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja, is a festival originating from the Indian subcontinent, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is celebrated on the new moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Ashwayuja or Kartika.
Updated: 2026-10-20 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate