DHAKA, Nov 12, 2023 (BSS) - Kali Puja or Shyama Puja, the second largest festival after Durga Puja of Bangalee Hindu community, is being celebrated countrywide tonight with worshiping goddess Kali, lighting earthen lamps, candles at temples and residences amid due religious fervor and enthusiasm. Kali Puja, worshipping the Goddess of strength, wisdom and enlightenment, is celebrated at the night of Amavasya of the Bangla month of Kartik (October or November). Talking to BSS, Ramna Kali Mandir managing committee president Utpal Saha said Kali puja celebration began with lighting up earthen lamps and candles on the temple premises this evening. State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid inaugurated the Kali puja celebration at Siddheshwari Kali Mata temple with lighting up lamps on the temple premises. This time frame of 15 days from Kojagori Laxmi Puja to Kali Puja is considered inauspicious, as it is the waning phase of the moon.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha November 12, 2023 16:33 UTC