The word Kali is derived from the word kala that indicates black, time and death. Kali means the universe. It also means that if good exists bad also coexists. The idol of Goddess Kali also represents the same. She is seen holding a weapon dripped in blood and a severed head. She is also seen blessing her devotees and giving food to needy folks.
Kali puja, also known as Shyama puja, will begin on the full moon day of Krishna paksha in the Kartik month of Krishna Paksha. Read to know about the significance, date, timings of the festival right here. In Bengal, Kali puja is also known as Dipanwita Puja or Dipavali.
Mythology of Goddess Kali
Durga as Ambika, battling the asura army, is confronted by a pair of Asura generals named Chanda and Munda. Kali emerged from Ambika’s forehead armed with a sword and noose, bearing the strange skull-topped staff, decorated with a garland of skulls and clad in a tiger’s skin, with gaping mouth assuming a fearful form. With her tongue lolling out and deep-sunk reddish eyes she filled the regions of the sky with her roars and falls upon the asuras slaughtering their army. She defeats Chanda and Munda and brings Ambika their heads for which she is known as Chamundeswari.
Kali puja 2021 date and time
Date of Kali Puja- November 4, Thursday.
Kali Puja Nishita Time – 11:38 PM to 12:30 AM, Nov 05
Amavasya Tithi Begins – 06:03 AM on Nov 04, 2021
Amavasya Tithi Ends – 02:44 AM on Nov 05, 2021
Benefits of Worshipping Kali Ma
Goddess Kali reminds us that good can come out of bad situations. By praying to Her, you can achieve your dreams and aspirations. Where there is sorrow, she brings joy, where there is fear, she dances in courage. She dispels darkness from our lives and exalts the Earth with her transient external elements.
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