Kali Puja – Night of the Dark Mother 2026

Kali Puja coincides with Kartik Amavasya, when much of India lights Deepawali for Lakshmi. In Bengal, Assam, and Odisha, the night belongs especially to Kali—garlands of hibiscus, offerings of rice and sweets, and all-night pandal worship. The Goddess is fierce to ego and injustice, yet a protecting Mother to devotees. Tantric and household streams both keep the night, each with its own vidhi and restraint. Madhuma’s festival essentials help you prepare lamps and incense for a sincere Kali Puja without last-minute rush.