Kali Puja 2024: Muhrat, Significance, Puja Vidhi
About Kali Puja
Kail Puja is a prominent Hindu festival. It is dedicated to Maa Kali. It is celebrated on the new moon day during Diwali festivities. Most people in India worship Maa Laxmi on Amavasya Tithi during Diwali festivities. However, people from West Bengal, Assam, and Orissa worship Maa Kali on this day. Most of the years, Diwali Puja and Kali Puja come on the same day. However, in some years, Kali puja might come a day before Diwali puja. As for Kali Puja, the day when the Amavasya prevails in midnight is considered. However, for Lakshmi Puja, the day when Amavasya prevails during Pradosh is considered. Kali Puja is also known as Shyama Puja. Here, we will give you important details regarding Kali Puja 2024.
Kali Puja 2024 Muhrat
Kali Puja on Thursday, October 31, 2024
Kali Puja Nishita Time – 11:45 PM to 12:36 AM, Nov 01
Duration – 00 Hours 51 Mins
Amavasya Tithi Begins – 03:52 PM on Oct 31, 2024
Amavasya Tithi Ends – 06:16 PM on Nov 01, 2024
In the regions of Orissa, Assam and West Bengal, the most significant day to worship Maa Lakshmi comes on the full moon day in Ashwin month. The Lakshmi Puja that is observed on the day Purnima Tithi in Ashwin month is Kojagara Puja.
Kali Puja Significance
Kali Maa is one of the most important and celebrated goddesses. She is a symbol of victory. She is fierce as well as kind and benevolent. When she was slaughtering the Asur’s in the battlefield and her rage seemed to find no end, Bhagwan Shiva had to appear himself in the form of an infant. Her maternal instincts came up and she picked the baby to comfort him.
Worshipping Maa Kail helps getting rid of darkness that envelopes human existence. It becomes all the more important in the overwhelming world of today. By praying to Maa Kali, the devotees can get rid of all the problems in their lives. The darkness inside human, like anger, rage and ego gets curbed.
Devi Kali is shown as a woman with dark skin, 3 eyes, long flowing hair and four hands. The topmost left hand of the Maa holds a sword. The left hand on the bottom carries the mastak or slaughtered head of the Asur. Her right-hand makes an Abhay Mudra, which shows protection. Her garland is made up of slaughtered heads.
Astrologically, this day is associated with the symbolism of life’s shadowy aspects. The worship of Goddess Kali on this particular day is thought to mitigate the adverse influences in one’s life that might be attributed to an unfavourable positioning of Rahu. The worship of Kali symbolises the victory of good over evil, wisdom over ignorance, and light over darkness.
Individuals grappling with significant challenges arising from the malefic effects of Rahu are encouraged to perform remedial actions to alleviate these difficulties and seek relief.
Kali Puja Vidhi and Celebrations
There are two ways to celebrate the Kali Puja. It can be either in Brahminic way and the Tantric way. The day is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India, especially in the Eastern states. It is celebrated with so much joy in the states of West Bengal and Assam.
In the Brahmanic worshipping, she is adorned as the “Adya Shakti Kali”. However, in the Tantri way of worshipping, mantras and strotras are chanted along with animal sacrifice.
Pandals are especially erected for this occasion and images of Maa are installed there. Fireworks and crackers are also part of the occasion since it coincides with the Diwali
Kali puja is performed at midnight. It is believed that this is the most powerful time to connect with Devi. Devotees light lamps at night and make offerings to Maa. In temples, bhajans and traditional dances are performed in Maa’s honour. After worshipping, the idol of Maa is taken for visarjan in water.
It is not just a festival, it is an occasion to invoke Maa to protect, guide, and bless the devotees. The event fosters a deep connection between believers and deities. It is a day for remembrance of everlasting time and change, and it is important to get rid of ignorance and negativity and welcome the light of knowledge and love of Maa.
The Puja Vidhi for worshipping Maa Kali is given below, you can follow that.
- On the occasion of Kali Puja, devotees engage in a thorough cleaning of their homes and adorn their places of worship.
- Many observe a Nirjala Vrat, which is fast and does not consume water.
- Maa Kali is particularly fond of red hibiscus flowers, and therefore, she is lovingly adorned with vibrant garlands of these blossoms.
- Sacrificing fruits and vegetables, known as Bali, is a customary practice during the festival.
- In certain regions, alcohol is offered as part of the Prasad to Maa Kali.
- The devotees chant the Kali Mantra and recite various bhajans of Maa.
- This occasion is a time for devotion, celebration, and spiritual remembrance of the powerful goddess.
You must perform the rituals correctly. In case of any confusion, you can speak to expert Pundits and Astrologers at NamoAstro.
Legends of Maa Kali
The story of Maa Kali killing Shambhu and Nishambhu is quite famous. Once upon a time, there were two Asur Shambhu and Nishambhu. They were creating havoc in the Swarga. A battle took place between Devraj Indra and the Asur in which the gods were defeated. At that moment Maa Durga went ferocious and turned to Maa Kali.
After demolishing Asur she becomes impetuous and loses control over her and starts killing humans. To save innocent people Bhagwan Shiva placed himself in front of the goddess.
As soon as she stepped on Lord Shiva’s chest her tongue came out as she realised that she had stepped on her husband (Shiva), She soon conciliated herself and came back to her original form, and destruction was stopped. From this momentous day, a picture of Kali is depicted as her foot on Bhagwan Shiva.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the time of Kali Puja in 2024?
A: Kali Puja Nishita Time – 11:45 PM to 12:36 AM, Nov 01
Q: Is Kali Puja and Diwali on the same day?
A: In 2024, the Kali Puja will be observed on October 31 while Diwali will be observed on November 01.
Q: What time is Laxmi Puja in 2024?
A: Laxmi Puja timings are from 05:49 PM to 06:16 PM.
