| Kali Puja | |
|---|---|
 Goddess Kali | |
| Observed by | Hindus |
| Type | Hinduism |
| Celebrations | Fireworks |
| Observances | Puja, prasadam |
| Date | Ashwayuja 30 (Amanta) Karthika 15 (Purnimanta) |
| 2023 date | 12 November |
| 2024 date | 31 October |
| Frequency | Annual |
Kali Puja (ISO: Kālī Pūjā), also known as Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja,[1] is a festival originating from the Indian subcontinent, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is celebrated on the new moon day (Dipannita Amavasya) of the Hindu calendar month of Ashwayuja (according to the amanta tradition) or Kartika (according to the purnimanta tradition). The festival is especially popular in the region of West Bengal, and other places like Mithila, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, and Tripura, as well as the town of Titwala in Maharashtra, along with the neighbouring country of Bangladesh.