Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja, is a festival dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, celebrated on the new moon day (Dipannita Amavasya) of the Hindu month Kartik especially in the Bengali regions. It coincides with the Lakshmi Puja day of Diwali. While Hindu Bengalis, Odias, Assamese and Maithils worship Goddess Kali on this day, the rest of India and Nepal worship Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali.
Kali Puja
There is a legend in the mythology Hindu which states that there were two demons (Rakshasa) Shumbh and Nishumbh who were creating ruckus in the sky and heading towards the Himalayas to capture Maa Durga. A battle took place between King Indira and the demons in which the gods were defeated. At that moment, Maa Durga became fierce and turned towards Maa Kali.
After demolishing demons, she became hotheaded and lost control and began killing humans. To save innocent people, Lord Shiva came before the goddess.
As soon as she stepped on Lord Shiva's chest, her tongue came out as she realized her mistake and made up. From this memorable day, the image of Kali is depicted as her foot on God Shiva.
During Kali Puja (like Durga Puja), devotees honor Goddess Kali in their homes in the form of clay sculptures and pandals (temporary shrines or open pavilions). She is worshiped at night with tantric rites and mantras. He is prescribed offerings of red hibiscus flowers, sweets, rice and lentils.
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Today, Bengalis celebrate Kali Puja honoring Goddess Kali, goddess of death and time. She is worshiped at night with tantric rites and mantras. He is prescribed offerings of red hibiscus flowers, sweets, rice and lentils. #calendar #mythology #myth #legend #hindou #diwali #kali #bengal
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