Kali Puja 2026: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Kali Puja in 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:43 AM – 12:26 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
Kali Puja's window is midnight (nishita kaal) on Amavasya night. The listed Abhijit Muhurat serves the civil day; the puja itself belongs to the night, computed per city in the app.
8 November 2026 (Sunday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:43 AM – 12:26 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Kali Puja celebrate?
Kali Puja is Bengal and Assam's worship of Kali on the new-moon night of Kartik — the same Amavasya the rest of India keeps as Diwali. The goddess is worshipped at midnight with tantric rites, red hibiscus and bhog.
Frequently asked questions
When is Kali Puja in 2026?
Kali Puja in 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Kali Puja celebrate?
Kali Puja is Bengal and Assam's worship of Kali on the new-moon night of Kartik — the same Amavasya the rest of India keeps as Diwali. The goddess is worshipped at midnight with tantric rites, red hibiscus and bhog.
What is the shubh muhurat on Kali Puja 2026?
The computed windows for 8 November 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:43 AM to 12:26 PM IST. Kali Puja's window is midnight (nishita kaal) on Amavasya night. The listed Abhijit Muhurat serves the civil day; the puja itself belongs to the night, computed per city in the app.
Does the Kali Puja date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Kali Puja is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Kali Puja in 2027?
Kali Puja in 2027 falls on Thursday, 28 October 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Kali Puja 2027 page, linked below.