The festival of Kali Puja is not an ancient one. Kali Puja was practically unknown before the 16th century; famous sage See more

During Kali Puja (like Durga Puja) worshippers honor the goddess Kali in their homes in the form of clay sculptures and in pandals (temporary shrines or open pavilions). She is worshipped at night with tantric rites … See more

Although the widely popular annual Kali Puja celebration, also known as the Dipanwita Kali Puja, is celebrated on the new moon day of the month of Kartika, Kali is also worshipped in other new moon days too. Three … See more

• McDermott, Rachel Fell (2011). Revelry, Rivalry, and Longing for the Goddesses of Bengal: The Fortunes of Hindu Festivals. Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-12919-0.
• Kali Puja. Translated by Saraswati, … See more

• Media related to Kali Puja at Wikimedia Commons
• Kali Puja Archived 12 April 2019 at the Wayback Machine celebrated in India and Bangladesh See more